Arborist Climber Trainee — Hands-On Field Training

Bartlett Tree Experts; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in South Egremont, MA, is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree-care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on field training and development in scientific tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties.

You will gain practical experience alongside Bartlett's arborists, with a strong emphasis on safety and a culture of learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, the 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 preferred but not required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing.
• Remove hazardous trees and identify tree species.
• Maintain and operate equipment: hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Adhere to safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Interest in outdoors

Willingness to learn

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in South Egremont, MA, is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree-care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on field training and development in scientific tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties.

You will gain practical experience alongside Bartlett's arborists, with a strong emphasis on safety and a culture of learning and career development.