Arborist Ground Person
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Job Summary
Summary
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 Ground Person you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartletts 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 professionalworkplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Life LTD ADD medical and dental
- RPP Plan Healthcare spending account and paid vacation and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms PPE gear and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $200
- Access to training continuing education programs and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
As an Arborist Ground Person you will play an important role in:
- Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture including:
- Pruning
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Removals
- 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 drivers 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 or Certificate 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 Employer.
