Summer Arborist Trainee Internship: Climb & Grow

Davey Tree Expert Co; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Boulder, CO is seeking exceptional students for a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. This temporary, full-time role provides hands-on field experience in tree care, plant health, sales and client services.

Starting date flexible. Rate of pay is $22.00 hourly. Work is on-site with opportunities to learn climbing, pruning, and safety from experienced crews.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred: relevant pesticide licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and work on a tree crew
• Perform pruning and removal tasks safely and accurately
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• Assist in hazardous tree removal
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Grow skills and responsibilities over the summer

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Orientation and safety training

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Boulder, CO is seeking exceptional students for a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. This temporary, full-time role provides hands-on field experience in tree care, plant health, sales and client services.

Starting date flexible. Rate of pay is $22.00 hourly. Work is on-site with opportunities to learn climbing, pruning, and safety from experienced crews.