Summer Arborist Trainee: Outdoor Tree Care Internship

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Stock purchase options

Scholarship program for children of员工

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an aspiring Arborist Trainee for Summer 2027 in Fort Collins, CO. This on-site, temporary internship offers hands-on field experience across Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services.

You’ll join a tree crew and progressively learn pruning, removal, and safety practices, with opportunities to climb and operate equipment, and to gain industry-specific licenses and certifications where applicable.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors is essential.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Able to complete the Davey Tree Orientation Program upon hire.
• Able to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Horticulture background

Landscaping background

Working at heights

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an aspiring Arborist Trainee for Summer 2027 in Fort Collins, CO. This on-site, temporary internship offers hands-on field experience across Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Sales and Client Services.

You’ll join a tree crew and progressively learn pruning, removal, and safety practices, with opportunities to climb and operate equipment, and to gain industry-specific licenses and certifications where applicable.