Arborist Ground Person — Entry-Level, Hands-on Training

Bartlett; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms, PPE, gear provided

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD%

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Monroe, CT is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on training opportunity. You will join a professional tree-care crew and gain practical field experience on residential and commercial properties, focusing on safe arboriculture practices.

This position emphasizes a safety-first culture, internal advancement, and access to training and credential opportunities, with uniforms and PPE provided and boot reimbursement available.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training in arboriculture.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Degree in arboriculture/forestry/related field preferred but not required.
• Interest in outdoor year-round manual labor and nature.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Pruning trees.
• Rigging.
• Cabling and bracing.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implementing work zone safety procedures.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Learning safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Monroe, CT is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on training opportunity. You will join a professional tree-care crew and gain practical field experience on residential and commercial properties, focusing on safe arboriculture practices.

This position emphasizes a safety-first culture, internal advancement, and access to training and credential opportunities, with uniforms and PPE provided and boot reimbursement available.