Entry-Level Arborist Ground Person — Learn & Grow Outdoors

Bartlett; White Stone (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Virginia. You will join a tree care crew and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role offers hands-on, on-the-job training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and equipment operation. We emphasize a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and training resources through Bartlett's Research Laboratories.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn on-the-job and safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Degree in Arboriculture or related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Pruning trees and rigging work as part of the ground crew.
• Cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees as needed.
• Maintaining and operating hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry degree preferred

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Virginia. You will join a tree care crew and gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This entry-level role offers hands-on, on-the-job training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and equipment operation. We emphasize a safety-first culture, opportunities for advancement, and training resources through Bartlett's Research Laboratories.