Arborist Climber Trainee: Start Your Tree Care Career

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities - internal

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or:

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Licenses/credential pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Employee referral bonus

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Stamford, CT, is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a tree care crew and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and development within a safety-first culture. Expect hands-on work, equipment operation, and progress toward full climbing certification.

Qualifications

• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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 on-the-job to safely perform all arboriculture tasks: climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling, tree removal, identification, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties and support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Comply with all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Team player

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture degree (preferred)

Related field degree (preferred)

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Stamford, CT, is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a tree care crew and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and development within a safety-first culture. Expect hands-on work, equipment operation, and progress toward full climbing certification.