Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear provided

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person/Production Arborist for full-time work on commercial and residential properties. You will join a crew, learn pruning, rigging, cabling and other arboriculture tasks, and gain practical field experience in a safety-first environment.

The role emphasizes on-the-job training, adherence to safety policies, and opportunities for professional development, with access to Bartlett Research Laboratories and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training in arboriculture and safety practices.
• Willingness to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather.
• Interest in professional development and acquiring industry credentials.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all aspects of arboriculture: pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing.
• Assist with removal of hazardous trees and equipment operation.
• Follow safety rules and company policies while working with a crew.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry preferred but not required

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.

Wilmington

NC

Production Arborist

10/30/2026

Regular Full-Time