Summer Arborist Trainee: Learn Tree Care & Climbing

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 53,583,000 - 72,495,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned company

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Denver, CO is offering a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. You will gain hands‑on experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services, with on-site work and a compensation of $22.00 per hour.

The program emphasizes climbing, pruning, removal, safety, and operating equipment, with opportunities for advancement and fully supported by the Davey team. This internship is ideal for college students seeking summer experience with a reputable,

Qualifications

• Interest in field work with trees and outdoor work.
• Ability to complete orientation and safety training upon hire.
• Preferred: forestry, horticulture, landscaping background.

Responsibilities

• Learn to climb trees and operate as a member of a tree crew.
• Learn to perform pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Learn to install cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Forestry background

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Denver, CO is offering a Summer 2027 Arborist Trainee Internship. You will gain hands‑on experience in tree care, plant health care, sales and client services, with on-site work and a compensation of $22.00 per hour.

The program emphasizes climbing, pruning, removal, safety, and operating equipment, with opportunities for advancement and fully supported by the Davey team. This internship is ideal for college students seeking summer experience with a reputable,