Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Beverly Farms (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Employee referral bonus program

Training and development programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Beverly Farms, MA is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee for hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. This is an entry-level position focused on safety, learning, and professional development.

You will join a field crew to learn climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and equipment operation while earning credentials through on-the-job training and company programs.

Qualifications

• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn and work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Passion for nature and environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to perform all aspects of arboriculture such as climbing, pruning, rigging, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate equipment safely (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts) and maintain it properly.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Job description

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 professionalworkplace
• 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

Type

Regular Full-Time