Summer Arborist Trainee Internship - Climb Trees & Learn

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Company stock options

Group health plan

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Career development

Safety gear provided

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Boulder, CO is offering a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. This temporary, full-time position is designed for college students on summer break to gain hands-on experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services.

Starting date is flexible; pay is $22.00 hourly. You will join a climbing arborist team and learn pruning, removal, safety procedures, and use of tools such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and be paid to do so.
• Operate as a member of a tree crew while learning new skills.
• Perform tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients, including pruning, thinning and removing deadwood.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Orientation program

First Aid Training

Defensive driving training

Pesticide licenses (where required)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Boulder, CO is offering a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. This temporary, full-time position is designed for college students on summer break to gain hands-on experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services.

Starting date is flexible; pay is $22.00 hourly. You will join a climbing arborist team and learn pruning, removal, safety procedures, and use of tools such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.