Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett; Barrington (IL); Presencial; USD 33 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Employee referral bonus

Training and continuing education

Resumo da oferta

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a dedicated tree care crew in Lake Barrington, IL. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in practical arboriculture on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn to safely perform climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazardous-tree removal while adhering to safety rules and company policies. A driver’s license and a passion for the outdoors are essential.

Qualificações

• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record are required.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn; ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Tree identification and proper operation/maintenance of equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implementing work zone safety procedures and assisting with driving and ground duties.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Conhecimentos

Valid driver's license

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Outdoor nature interest

Formação académica

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Ferramentas

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

• $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• 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

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including
• Tree climbing
• Pruning
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Tree identification
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Implementing work zone safety procedures
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• 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
• Valid driver's license
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• 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

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Lake Barrington

IL

Production Arborist

10/13/2026

Regular Full-Time