Summer Arborist Trainee: Climb, Learn, Grow Outdoors

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Equipment provided

401(k)

Employee-owned

Health plan

Referral bonus

Nationwide locations

Career development

Scholarship program

Matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship candidate for Summer 2027 in the Denver area. This on-site, temporary full-time internship offers hands-on tree care experience across diagnostics, pruning, climbing, and safety training.

Starting date is flexible for Summer 2027, with opportunities to learn in a supportive, employee-owned environment and potential career advancement through industry-leading training and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Passion for outdoor work.
• Experience in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or height work.
• Ability to complete orientation and safety training.
• Possession of pesticide licenses if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and get paid to do it.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while learning new skills.
• Learn pruning and removal safely and skillfully for clients.
• Identify trees and apply pruning guidelines.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood from canopies.
• Assist in installing cables, bracing, and lightning protection.
• Assist in hazardous-tree removal.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws.
• Grow professionally; potential to advance with the company.

Skills

Love outdoors

Forestry background

Working at heights

Orientation program

First Aid CPR

Pesticide licenses

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Trainee Internship candidate for Summer 2027 in the Denver area. This on-site, temporary full-time internship offers hands-on tree care experience across diagnostics, pruning, climbing, and safety training.

Starting date is flexible for Summer 2027, with opportunities to learn in a supportive, employee-owned environment and potential career advancement through industry-leading training and safety programs.