Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Martha's Vineyard, MA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our tree care crew. This entry-level role provides hands-on training with supervision from experienced arborists to learn pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazardous-tree removal.

You will operate equipment and follow strict safety rules in a professional setting. We offer a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in tree care or landscaping preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Degree in arboriculture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job training to safely perform arboriculture tasks.
• Pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Follow work zone safety procedures.
• Assist with Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.
• Learn and follow all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Outdoor work readiness

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

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

We offer:

• $22.00 - $28.00 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

Martha's Vineyard

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time