Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Training and education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in San Antonio, TX is looking for an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree-care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on field training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and tree removal, with a focus on safe operations on residential and commercial properties.

You will learn alongside experienced arborists, maintain equipment, and follow all safety policies while contributing to a safety-first culture and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Entry-level trainee position in arboriculture.
• Hands-on field training in pruning, rigging, and removal.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely perform arboriculture tasks: climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, and tree removal.
• Gain hands-on experience identifying trees and using equipment properly.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties on job sites.
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary arborist team on residential and commercial properties.

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:

• 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

San Antonio

Location : State/Province

TX

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

11/5/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time