Arborist Ground Person

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including
• Pruning trees
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Removing hazardous trees
• 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
• Aiding in driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Requirements

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• An 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
• A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

Qualifications

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

Skills

Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required. A degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.

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
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD