About the role
Position Overview
Arborist Trainee Internship with The Davey Tree Expert Company
St Louis, MO
Grow your skills. Build your future. Experience Davey.
Currently accepting applications for a field-based Internship beginning in Spring-Summer 2027
Job Duties
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Learn to be a tree doctor! Join us and Discover Davey's career pathways in the green industry. Work in the field, side-by-side with experienced Arborists, Climbers and Plant Health Care technicians and Landscape professionals to deliver exceptional client service and maintain the health and beauty of trees & landscapes.
- Tree pruning, removing, cabling, bracing and maintenance
- Tree & Landscape Installation
- Safe operation of equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and other tools used in the field
- Plant Health Care, including deep root fertilization, soil care and integrated pest & disease management
- Exposure to the daily operations and business components that power a successful Residential Tree Care office
- Client service, sales, management, and leadership fundamentals
WHAT WE WILL DO:
- Introduce career orientated students to exceptional opportunities in the green industry, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment for students to learn, develop, and employ life and job skills from Davey professionals.
HOURS: 40-50 hours per week; Monday - Friday with some Saturdays
Qualifications
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license a plus
EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Must have enthusiasm for proper plant care and arboriculture
- Love of the Outdoors!
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to report to work regularly and punctually
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Studying Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry or related discipline
- Driver's license required. Commercial driver's license a plus
WHAT WE OFFER:
145 Years of Industry Experience
Career Development & Advancement
Hands-On Training & Safety Commitment
- Interns work toward completing the CDP "C" Climber/Trimmer & Plant Health Care Career Development Booklets
- All climbing gear, uniforms, and PPE are provided
- Access to industry-leading training through our Learning Management System (LMS)
Internship Support & Enrichment
- Winter Virtual Orientation to prepare for the field season
- Regional Summer Intern Workshops featuring one-on-one instruction with Skills Trainers & Scientists
- Monthly Check-In Calls with Davey Leaders to review progress and build connections
Year-Round Growth Opportunities
- Paid online learning during the school year
- Potential to work during school breaks at select locations
Four Diverse Service Lines. Locations Nation-wide. Endless Opportunities.
With locations across the country, Davey's nationwide presence offers career stability, growth, advancement, and a sense of adventure across our four diverse service lines. Whether you're climbing trees, preserving ecosystems, supporting utility infrastructure, or enhancing landscapes—your future grows here.