Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Advancement from within

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonus

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts seeks an Arborist Climber Trainee in Wilmington, NC, to join our tree care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and safe equipment use within a safety-first culture.

You will work outdoors year-round on residential and commercial properties, with opportunities for advancement and access to Bartlett's training resources. Valid driver’s license is required; prior tree care is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• A love for nature and the outdoors.
• Willingness to work outside year-round in all weather.
• Valid driver's license.
• Positive attitude and ability to work on a team.
• Experience in tree care or related fields preferred but not required.
• Degree in arboriculture/forestry or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Climb trees, prune, rig, cabling/bracing, and remove hazardous trees.
• Identify trees and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Love of nature

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Positive attitude

Tree care experience

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry

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

Wilmington

Location : State/Province

NC

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/25/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time