Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Arborist Climber Trainee, where you'll gain hands-on experience in tree care. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training in arboriculture, focusing on safety and professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement and a strong culture of safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Employee referral bonus program

Access to training and continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Learning to perform all aspects of arboriculture safely.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integral member of a tree care crew gaining practical experience.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Tree identification

Work zone safety procedures

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Degree in Forestry

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Plant Science

Degree in Outdoor Recreation

Degree in Agriculture

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

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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.

Springfield

VA

Production Arborist

5/7/2025

Regular Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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