Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Williamsburg, VA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree care crew. This entry-level position offers hands-on, on-the-job training and exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal on residential and commercial properties.

You will learn safety procedures, operate tools and equipment, and support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders while developing practical skills in arboriculture and safety.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work year-round.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Degree in Arboriculture or related field is preferred but not required.
• Prior tree care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform arboriculture tasks such as pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal.
• Operate and maintain equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Support with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Valid driver's license

Arboriculture knowledge (preferred)

Education

Arboriculture degree (preferred)

Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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 competitive compensation, as well as:

• 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

Williamsburg

Location : State/Province

VA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

7/29/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time