Arborist Climber Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts•Fredericksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Arborist Climber Trainee is an entry-level role on a tree care crew, working alongside arborists and gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. The position provides hands-on, on-the-job training in arboriculture, with an emphasis on safety, professional development, and learning to perform tree care work.
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.
- A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Learn to safely perform arboriculture tasks 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 safety rules and company safety policies.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- Advancement opportunities, including promotion 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 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
