Arborist Climber Trainee

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and 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 and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:* A safety-first culture and professional workplace

• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
  
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  
• 401k retirement plan
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
  
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
  
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
  
• Employee referral bonus program
  
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and 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.

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 and bracing

+ Removal of hazardous trees

+ Tree identification

+ Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

+ Implementing work zone safety procedures

+ Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

+ Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
  

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
  
• Valid driver's license
  
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and 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