Arborist Climber Trainee

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Windbrook Acres Mobile Home Park (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Auburn, MA is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join our tree care crew. You will gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties through hands-on training.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, ongoing learning, and career development, with opportunities to advance within a safety-first, professional environment. Located in Massachusetts, this position offers full-time hours and a clear path to

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoor environments
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to learn and work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior tree care or horticulture experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform arboriculture tasks
• Assist with climbing, pruning, rigging, and removal
• Operate equipment safely and maintain gear
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders as needed

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Willing to learn

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

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

• $18.00 - $25.00 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
• 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

Auburn

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time