Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts•Simsbury, CT

About The Position

As an Arborist Ground Person at Bartlett Tree Experts, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew, working alongside arborists on commercial and residential properties. This entry-level role provides practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care and hands-on, on-the-job training to support career development in arboriculture. The work is outdoors year-round and involves manual labor in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
Interest in working outdoors year-round and performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience.
A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Learn to safely perform arboriculture work, including pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing, and removing hazardous trees.
Properly maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Implement work zone safety procedures.
Assist Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders, both 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.
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.
Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.