Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber Trainee


PayCompetitive
LocationRichmond/Virginia
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 31420

      Overview

      If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

      As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

      Benefits

      We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

      • A safety-first culture and professional workplace
      • Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
      • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
      • 401k retirement plan
      • Paid time off and holidays
      • Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
      • Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
      • Boot reimbursement up to $150
      • Employee referral bonus program
      • Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

      To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

      Responsibilities

      As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in:

      • Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
        • Tree climbing
        • Pruning
        • Rigging
        • Cabling and bracing
        • Removal of hazardous trees
        • Tree identification
        • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
        • Implementing work zone safety procedures
        • Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
        • Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
      • Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

      Qualifications

      • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
      • Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
      • Valid driver's license
      • A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
      • Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
      • Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

      The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

      Location : Name

      Richmond

      Location : State/Province

      VA

      Category

      Production Arborist

      Latest Post Date: englishcareers

      5/20/2025

      Type

      Regular Full-Time
  • About the company

      At Bartlett Tree Experts, we provide professional tree service while helping homeowners and businesses maintain beautiful, healthy trees and shrubs.

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