Arborist Ground Person - Outdoor Tree Care Apprentice

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms, PPE & equipment

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Manchester, VT is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our field crew. You will gain hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal on residential and commercial properties while learning safe operating procedures, equipment use, and teamwork in all weather.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, ongoing training, and career development, with a clear path to advancement as you earn credentials and demonstrate reliability, skill, and dedication to

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.

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 Arborist Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Nature passion

Outdoor work

Team player

Valid driver's license

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Manchester, VT is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our field crew. You will gain hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal on residential and commercial properties while learning safe operating procedures, equipment use, and teamwork in all weather.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, ongoing training, and career development, with a clear path to advancement as you earn credentials and demonstrate reliability, skill, and dedication to