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Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Bethel, CT, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber Trainee to join their tree care crew, focusing on practical field experience in arboriculture.
  • This entry-level position offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement plan.
  • Candidates should have a passion for nature and the outdoors, with prior experience in tree care or related fields preferred but not required.
  • The role involves hands-on training in tree climbing, pruning, and safety procedures, making it suitable for those willing to learn and work outdoors year-round.
  • While a degree in a related field is preferred, it is not mandatory, and applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
  • 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

Weston

Location : State/Province

CT

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

7/27/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time



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