Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional outdoor crew in a safety‑driven environment. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, cabling and removal, with opportunities to learn equipment operation and field techniques on commercial and residential properties.

You will work closely with arborists, gain practical field experience, and participate in a culture that values safety, lifelong learning, and career development.

Qualifications

• Interest in arboriculture and outdoor work
• Willingness to learn and operate in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license
• Degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform arboriculture tasks safely, including pruning, rigging, cabling, bracing, and removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Follow work-zone safety procedures and safety rules
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking as needed

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

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

Job description

Arborist Ground Person

Location: US-MA-South Egremont

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35879

Category: Production Arborist

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

• $19.00 - $22.50 per hour
• 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.

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 treesProperly 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

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