Outdoor Arborist Ground Person | Tree-Care Apprentice

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; White Stone (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 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

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree-care crew in the Northern Neck, VA. This entry-level role offers hands-on field training and exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, and equipment operation, on both commercial and residential properties.

You’ll work outdoors year-round, learn safety protocols, and support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders while building a foundation for a career in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning trees.
• Rigging and cabling and bracing activities on trees.
• Removal of hazardous trees and equipment maintenance and operation.
• Implementing work zone safety procedures and assisting climbers and crew leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work year-round

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree-care crew in the Northern Neck, VA. This entry-level role offers hands-on field training and exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, and equipment operation, on both commercial and residential properties.

You’ll work outdoors year-round, learn safety protocols, and support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders while building a foundation for a career in arboriculture.