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Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Lexington, KY, 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 in Lexington, KY.
  • This entry-level position offers hands-on training in arboriculture, including tree climbing, pruning, and equipment operation.
  • Candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and a valid driver's license; prior experience in tree care or related fields is preferred but not required.
  • The company provides competitive compensation along with benefits such as medical insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off.
  • No specific year of experience is required for this role, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in arboriculture.

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

Lexington

Location : State/Province

KY

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

7/29/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time



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