Entry-Level Arborist Climber Trainee - Learn & Grow Outdoors

Bartlett Tree Experts; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Insurance: health, dental, vision,Life

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, equipment

Boot reimbursement

Employee referral program

Training and credential development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Marshall, VA is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join our outdoor tree-care team. This entry-level role provides on-the-job training across pruning, rigging, tree identification, and safe operations on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn from experienced arborists, gain practical field experience, and benefit from a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and company-supported credential development.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implementing work zone safety procedures and following safety policies.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to learn

Team player

Outdoor work ethic

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field preferred but not required

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Marshall, VA is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join our outdoor tree-care team. This entry-level role provides on-the-job training across pruning, rigging, tree identification, and safe operations on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn from experienced arborists, gain practical field experience, and benefit from a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and company-supported credential development.