Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms, PPE and equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Boat fees paid for commuting

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee for Martha's Vineyard, MA. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, removal, and tree identification as part of a professional tree care crew.

You will learn safety procedures, operate hand tools and equipment, and support climbing teams while advancing your arboriculture knowledge through internal programs and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, environment and outdoors.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Positive attitude 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 related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn 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 maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on the ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.
• Learn, understand and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Outdoor passion

Valid driver's license

Team player

Willingness to learn

Tree care experience

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

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:

• $25.00 - $28.00 per hour


• 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


• Boat fees paid for, if commuting


• 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

Martha's Vineyard

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

10/13/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time