Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid time off

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Uniforms & PPE

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonus

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee in Lancaster, PA. This entry-level role offers hands-on training with a professional team, focusing on safe arboriculture practices on residential and commercial properties.

You will learn climbing, pruning, rigging, and equipment operation while gaining knowledge from Bartlett's research laboratories and safety standards. A strong safety culture and internal advancement opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work year-round and natural environment.
• Valid driver's license required or in process.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job arboriculture tasks including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, and cabling.
• Assist in removal of hazardous trees and in equipment operation.
• Follow safety procedures and support crew leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Teamwork mindset

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Arborist Climber Trainee

Location: US-PA-Lancaster

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35075

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:

• 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

Lancaster

Location : State/Province

PA

Category

Production Arborist