Outdoor Arborist Ground Person — Hands-on Training

Bartlett; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay-incre

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Access to training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level role offers hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties, with on-the-job training and a strong emphasis on safety.

You will learn to prune, rig, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees, and to operate equipment, while adhering to safety policies and working closely with a dedicated arborist team.

Qualifications

• Entry-level arborist role with on‑the‑job training.
• Preferred but not required: degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform all aspects of arboriculture safely on ground and with climbers.
• Assist with pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate and maintain equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Follow work zone safety procedures and company safety policies.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as needed.

Skills

Tree care

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Manual labor outdoors

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level role offers hands-on field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties, with on-the-job training and a strong emphasis on safety.

You will learn to prune, rig, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees, and to operate equipment, while adhering to safety policies and working closely with a dedicated arborist team.