Arborist Ground Person

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms and PPE

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Northampton, MA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry‑level, hands‑on role on our tree care crews. You’ll gain practical field experience in pruning, rigging, and equipment operation.

This position emphasizes safety, learning, and career development with on‑the‑job training, a supportive team, and opportunities to advance within Bartlett as you build credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, environment and outdoors.
• Willingness to learn and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care/landscaping/forestry experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Plant Science/Environmental Science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees).
• Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures and follow safety rules/policies.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft; help with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.

Skills

Nature outdoors

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture 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

• $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• 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

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

Location : Name

Northampton

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/16/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time