Arborist Ground Person

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms & PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person in Beaufort, SC. You will join a tree care crew and gain hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, and safe equipment operation on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and opportunities for advancement within Bartlett's research-backed practices in tree care and preservation.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors.
• Interest in year-round outdoor manual labor.
• Willingness to learn and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Prune trees and assist with rigging, cabling, and bracing.
• Assist with removal of hazardous trees and equipment operation.
• Follow work zone safety procedures and support ground and aerial crews.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Arboriculture degree

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 Ground Person, 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

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• 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
• 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 Ground Person, you will play an important role in:

• 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

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

A F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location: Beaufort, SC

Category: Production Arborist

Type: Regular Full-Time