Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Boot reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Advancement opportunities

Safe work culture

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Manchester, VT is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join our experienced crew. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

You will learn climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, hazard removal, tree identification, equipment operation, and safety procedures while advancing through the Bartlett training ladder. Eligible candidates enjoy a safety-first culture and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, removal).
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Tree climbing.
• Pruning.
• Rigging.
• Cabling and bracing.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Tree identification.
• Maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implementing work zone safety procedures.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in all weather

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Chainsaws

Rippling equipment

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Chippers

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.

• $19.00 - $22.00 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.

Manchester, VT

Production Arborist

10/13/2026

Regular Full-Time