Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Northland (KY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms PPE gear and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Bartlett Tree Experts in Lexington, KY, seeks an Arborist Climber Trainee for an entry-level, hands-on training position on commercial and residential properties. This role offers practical field experience and a pathway to professional credentials in arboriculture.

You will gain experience in climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazards while learning proper equipment use and safety procedures alongside a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors.
• Willingness to learn and work outdoors year-round.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsabilités

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling).
• Safely operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts) and maintain safety protocols.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft; help with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Description du poste

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 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, 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

Lexington

Location : State/Province

KY

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time