Arborist Climber Trainee
About The Position
The Arborist Climber Trainee is an entry-level role on a tree care crew, working alongside arborists and gaining hands-on, on-the-job training in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The role offers practical field experience and career development in arboriculture. Work includes learning tree climbing and other arboriculture tasks, operating and maintaining equipment, following work-zone and company safety procedures, assisting crew members on the ground and aloft, and helping with driving-related duties. The position involves working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn to safely perform arboriculture tasks through on-the-job training, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees, and tree identification.
- Properly maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
- Implement work-zone safety procedures.
- Assist Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders on the ground and aloft.
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
- Learn, understand, and follow all safety rules and company safety policies.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- Advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Industry credential/license pay increases.
- Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
