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Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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Arborist Climber Trainee

– Bartlett Tree Experts

Join us if you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment. At Bartlett we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Location Charleston, SC

Compensation

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including

Tree climbing

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

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

Qualifications

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

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi‑disciplinary team

Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience preferred but not required

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or related field preferred but not required

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

Employment Type Full-time (Regular)

Seniority Level Internship

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