Arborist Ground Crew: Entry-Level Outdoor Role

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; 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

Holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Professional development

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Southlake, TX is hiring an Arborist Ground Person. This entry-level role supports tree care crews, learns pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and equipment operation on residential and commercial properties.

Join a safety‑driven team and receive hands-on, on‑the‑job training with career development opportunities. You'll help with driving, parking duties, and learning safety policies while building practical arboriculture skills in a professional

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning trees.
• Rigging.
• Cabling and bracing.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• 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.

Skills

Nature lover

Outdoor work

Positive attitude

Prior tree care experience

Valid driver's license

Arboriculture degree preferred

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Plant Science/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Southlake, TX is hiring an Arborist Ground Person. This entry-level role supports tree care crews, learns pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and equipment operation on residential and commercial properties.

Join a safety‑driven team and receive hands-on, on‑the‑job training with career development opportunities. You'll help with driving, parking duties, and learning safety policies while building practical arboriculture skills in a professional