Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Charlottesville (VA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Credential/license pay increases

uniforms, PPE gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Bartlett Tree Experts in Charlottesville, VA invites you to join as an Arborist Ground Person. This entry-level role offers hands-on training while you contribute to tree and shrub care across commercial and residential properties. A safety-first culture and structured development path are emphasized.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, bracing, and hazardous-tree removal, while gaining experience with equipment operation. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Formación

• Entry-level training in arboriculture through on-the-job instruction.
• Strong safety awareness and willingness to learn safety policies.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Degree in related field is preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Learn on-the-job to prune trees, rigging, cabling, bracing, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• 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.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary team outdoors year-round.

Conocimientos

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Educación

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

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.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• 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.

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
• 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

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

Charlottesville

VA

Production Arborist

9/28/2026

Regular Full-Time