Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Oregon; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, E/

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our outdoor tree care crew in Oregon. You will gain hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and assist with operating equipment on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, learning on the job, and potential advancement within Bartlett's professional environment. A valid driver’s license and a passion for nature are essential, with a degree in arboriculture or related

Qualifications

• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prune trees, rigging, cabling and bracing.
• Remove hazardous trees and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Learn and follow safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Arboriculture/Plant Science degree (preferred)

Job description

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 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.

Clackamas

OR

Production Arborist

11/13/2026

Regular Full-Time