Arborist: Outdoor Career with Growth & Training

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

PPE and equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Lynchburg, VA is hiring a professional Arborist to join our team. You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under the Crew Leader, conducting pruning, removals, cabling, and root work while ensuring safety and quality.

You will use hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and you will learn and apply tree care treatments with guidance from senior staff. Training and advancement are available in a safety‑conscious workplace.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors.
• At least one year of experience in tree care preferred.
• Valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Valid state pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by the Crew Leader.
• Safely execute arboriculture tasks: tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Perform tree/shrub care treatments using sprays and injections as prescribed.
• Learn and adhere to all safety rules and policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Arboriculture interest

Safety-conscious

Driver's license

Year-round outdoors

Pesticide license eligibility

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Lynchburg, VA is hiring a professional Arborist to join our team. You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under the Crew Leader, conducting pruning, removals, cabling, and root work while ensuring safety and quality.

You will use hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and you will learn and apply tree care treatments with guidance from senior staff. Training and advancement are available in a safety‑conscious workplace.