Arborist Climber Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts•Marshall, VA
About The Position
The Arborist Climber Trainee is an entry-level role on a tree care crew, working alongside arborists on commercial and residential properties. The position provides practical field experience and on-the-job training in scientific tree and shrub care, with a focus on safety, professional development, and learning arboriculture. The role involves outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture.
- A degree in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, turfgrass, environmental science, plant science, outdoor recreation, agriculture, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Learn to safely perform arboriculture work, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and removal of hazardous trees.
- Learn tree identification.
- Maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts properly.
- 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 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.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources from Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
