Arborist Ground Person
Bartlett Tree Experts•Greer, SC
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. The role provides practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care and is an entry-level opportunity to develop an arboriculture career through hands-on, on-the-job training. The position involves working outdoors year-round and performing 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 with work 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.
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by 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
