Job Description

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional & safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, & career development.

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree & shrub care on commercial & residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training. Housing options are available!!!

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
A safety-first culture & professional workplace
Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
Medical, dental, vision, life, & disability insurance
401k retirement plan
Paid time off & holidays
Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage & invest in your professional development
Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, & equipment
Boot reimbursement up to $150
Employee referral bonus program
Access to training, continuing education programs, & a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities
As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in:
Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
Tree climbing
Pruning
Rigging
Cabling & bracing
Removal of hazardous trees
Tree identification
Properly maintaining & operating equipment (h& tools, chainsaws, chippers, & aerial lifts)
Implementing work zone safety procedures
Assisting Arborist Climbers & Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground & aloft
Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, & parking duties
Learning, understanding, & adhering to all safety rules & company safety policies

Qualifications
A passion for nature, the environment, & the outdoors
Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Valid driver's license
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, & ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required