Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits

401k

Paid time off

Uniforms and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonus

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Beverly Farms, MA seeks an Arborist Climber Trainee for an entry-level, hands-on training program. You will join a professional crew and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This is an excellent start for a career in arboriculture with on-the-job training and safety-focused culture. Expect learning through climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, hazard removal, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn arboriculture practices on the job.
• Valid driver's license required for field duties.
• Experience in tree care or related fields is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training to safely perform arboriculture tasks.
• Assist with tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazards.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Adhere to safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Nature lover

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field (preferred)

Job description

Arborist Climber Trainee

Location: US-MA-Beverly Farms

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35345

Category: Production Arborist

Overview

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• $18.00 - $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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Location : Name

Beverly Farms

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

8/10/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time