Outdoor Climber Trainee

Arborist Climber Trainee
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Employee referral bonus program
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
Tree climbing
Rigging
Cabling and bracing
Removal of hazardous trees
Tree identification
Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Regular Full-Time