Aspiring Arborist Climber — Hands-On Training

Bartlett Tree Experts; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Housing provided

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts on Nantucket is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree care crew. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees, with a strong emphasis on safety and learning from seasoned arborists.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, potential advancement, and benefits such as health, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training
• Valid driver’s license required
• Degree in related field preferred but not required
• Prior tree care/landscaping/forestry experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture
• Tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing
• Removal of hazardous trees and tree identification
• Maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Implement work zone safety procedures
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties

Skills

Safety-conscious

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts on Nantucket is hiring an Arborist Climber Trainee to join a professional tree care crew. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees, with a strong emphasis on safety and learning from seasoned arborists.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, potential advancement, and benefits such as health, retirement plans, and paid time off.