Arborist Climber Trainee: Hands-On Outdoor Tree Care

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Boot reimbursement

Referral bonus

Training programs

Uniforms PPE

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in New Milford, CT, is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional crew for hands-on tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, learning, and career development within a culture that promotes advancement and internal growth.

You’ll work outdoors year-round, performing climbing, pruning, rigging, and equipment operation under supervision as part of a ground-to-tree team.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work year-round

Valid driver’s license

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture (preferred)

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in New Milford, CT, is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional crew for hands-on tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, learning, and career development within a culture that promotes advancement and internal growth.

You’ll work outdoors year-round, performing climbing, pruning, rigging, and equipment operation under supervision as part of a ground-to-tree team.