Arborist Ground Person — Outdoor Career Path & Training

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Greer, SC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree care crew. You’ll gain hands-on field experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and operating equipment on both residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level opportunity emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and career development within Bartlett’s culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in 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 related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees, and operating equipment.
• Implementing work zone safety procedures.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work year-round

Team player

Valid driver's license

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Greer, SC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree care crew. You’ll gain hands-on field experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and operating equipment on both residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level opportunity emphasizes safety, on-the-job training, and career development within Bartlett’s culture of excellence.