Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or/

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and education programs

Research Laboratories resources in NC

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Pisgah Forest, NC, is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional outdoor tree-care team. This entry-level role provides hands-on training, safety-focused work, and a path to professional arboriculture credentials.

You will assist with pruning, rigging, removal of hazards, equipment operation, and ground support for Arborist Climbers, while learning company safety policies and on-the-job skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoors and nature with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job arboriculture tasks including pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Support arborists on ground and aloft and assist with driving and equipment handling.

Skills

Passion for nature and outdoors

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

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

Job description

Arborist Ground Person

Location: US-NC-Pisgah Forest

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35283

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

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

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.