Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement

Housing provided

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Nantucket, MA, is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join our tree care team. This entry-level role provides hands-on, on-the-job training and exposure to professional arboriculture in residential and commercial settings.

You will learn climbing, pruning, rigging, and related tasks while advancing your knowledge and safety practices within a supportive, growth-focused environment. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoor work in all weather.
• Willingness to learn and work on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Degree preference in arboriculture or related field.
• Prior tree care/landscaping experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform arboriculture tasks on safety-first basis.
• Climb trees, prune, rig, cabling and bracing as part of the crew.
• Identify trees and shrubs and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Assist with on-ground and aloft duties and support with driving and parking when needed.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Team player

Safety-minded

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

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:

• $25.00 - $28.00 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, NCHousing for qualified applicants.
• Housing is provided.

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

Nantucket

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time