Arborist Trainee Internship (2027)

Job overview

The Arborist Trainee Internship (2027) is an onsite role in Crystal Lake, IL, paying $20–$23 per hour. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree care and environmental services and emphasizes safety and training. Working as part of a tree crew, the trainee learns tree identification, pruning, removal, and related tree-care skills while helping deliver safe services to clients. The position also develops practical equipment skills through supervised work with tools such as chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

What you'll do

• Work as a member of a tree crew while learning new skills
• learn tree identification and industry pruning guidelines
• prune, thin, and remove deadwood
• learn installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems
• assist with hazardous tree removal
• maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

arborist trainee

internship 2027

tree climbing

tree pruning

tree removal

tree identification

tree crew

chainsaws

aerial lifts

crystal lake il

the davey tree expert company

$20–$23/hour

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• group health plan
• job-specific equipment and safety gear
• career development program
• employee referral bonus
• scholarship program for employees’ children
• charitable matching gift program.

Why this role

Paid internship with on-the-job tree-climbing and tree-care training; paid time off and holidays, 401(k) match, group health plan, and career development program are listed benefits.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.