Arborist Ground Person - Outdoor Tree Care Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms & PPE provided

Training programs & career development

Access to Bartlett Research Labs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in White River Junction, VT seeks an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on training role in professional tree care. You will contribute to pruning, rigging, removals, and equipment use on residential and commercial properties, under supervision.

You’ll learn safety procedures, gain field experience, and have access to on-going education and advancement within a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field or prior tree care industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Interest in outdoor work year-round and manual labor in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals, and equipment operation.
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Willingness to learn

Dependability

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in White River Junction, VT seeks an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on training role in professional tree care. You will contribute to pruning, rigging, removals, and equipment use on residential and commercial properties, under supervision.

You’ll learn safety procedures, gain field experience, and have access to on-going education and advancement within a safety-first environment.