Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture and professional

Advancement opportunities - we promote

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to 150

Training and continuing education

Access to Bartlett Research Labs in NC

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Pisgah Forest, NC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level role on a professional tree care crew. This position offers hands-on field training in safe, outdoor work on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, tree removal, tool operation, and basic maintenance while supporting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders. A valid driver’s license is required; a related-degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Degree in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture or related field preferred but not required.
• Interest in outdoor work and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (pruning, rigging, cabling, removal).
• Maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Support driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

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

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 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.

Pisgah Forest

NC

Production Arborist

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time