Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett - New Milford, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

New Milford, CT

Crop Production

About the position

The Arborist Climber Trainee position at Bartlett Tree Experts offers an entry-level opportunity for individuals passionate about nature and the outdoors. This role involves hands-on training in arboriculture, where trainees will work alongside experienced arborists to gain practical skills in tree care, safety procedures, and equipment operation. The position emphasizes a commitment to safety and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree climbing, pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, and removal of hazardous trees.
• Identifying different tree species and understanding their care requirements.
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Implementing work zone safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders both on the ground and aloft.
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• 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