Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Credential pay increases

Uniforms PPE equipment

Boot reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Training & education support

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in New Milford, CT is seeking an entry-level Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree-care crew. This hands-on role offers on-the-job training and exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazardous-tree removal on residential and commercial properties.

You will learn safety rules, operate a variety of equipment, and support with driving and parking duties while developing skills in arboriculture. A driver’s license and a passion for the outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Interest in outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all arboriculture tasks: tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing.
• Assist with removal of hazardous trees and with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Operate equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Maintain safety procedures and adhere to company safety policies.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Interest in outdoors

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Education

Arboriculture degree

Environmental science 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.

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.

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.

New Milford

CT

Production Arborist

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time