Arborist Climber Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts•Finksburg, MD
•$20 - $23
About The Position
The Arborist Climber Trainee is an entry-level position on a tree care crew, working with arborists to provide scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The role provides practical field experience and hands-on, on-the-job training in arboriculture. Work includes learning tree climbing and other tree-care techniques, maintaining and operating equipment, following work-zone and company safety procedures, and assisting crew members on the ground and aloft. The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and is regular full-time.
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 multi-disciplinary 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 work through on-the-job training, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, hazardous tree removal, 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 of $20–$23 per hour.
- 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, PPE, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the 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
