Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Portola Valley (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in tree care! As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience in arboriculture while working outdoors in a supportive environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn essential skills like tree climbing, pruning, and equipment operation. With a strong emphasis on safety and professional development, you'll be part of a team that values growth and advancement. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including medical insurance, paid time off, and access to training resources. If you love nature and want to build a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Company Provided Uniforms

Boot Reimbursement

Access to Training Programs

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors is essential.
• Valid driver's license and a positive attitude are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree climbing, pruning, and rigging safely.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Tree Climbing

Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and Bracing

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Forestry

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Agriculture

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

• $19.00 - $28.00 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
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

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
  • Removals
  • 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

Palo Alto, CA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date

1/23/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time