Arborist Ground Person

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms & PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training & education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our crew in Burlington, VT. This entry-level role offers hands-on, on-the-job training and a path to professional development in arboriculture.

You will learn to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, rigging, cabling, tree removal, and equipment operation, within a safety-first culture that supports career growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Willingness to work year-round in all weather.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in tree care preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform arboriculture tasks.
• Prune trees, rig, cabling and bracing as needed.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Follow all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Nature passion

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Team player

Willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry 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

• $18.00 - $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

Burlington

Location : State/Province

VT

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time