Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Employee referral bonus program

Advancement opportunities – we promote

Safety-first culture and professional

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Sheffield, MA is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee. This entry-level role provides hands-on field training in tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties, with a focus on safety and career development.

You will join a professional crew, learn climbing, pruning, rigging, and equipment operation while advancing within the company. Ideal candidates are outdoor enthusiasts with a valid driver's license, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to learn.
• Positive attitude and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions; eagerness to grow in arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on the ground and aloft; help with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.
• Maintain and operate equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Work with a safety-first culture and contribute to professional workplace.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Arboriculture degree

Forestry degree

Horticulture degree

Job description

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.

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

• $20.00 - $23.00 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

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.

Sheffield

MA

Production Arborist

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time