Arborist Climber Trainee

Company: Bartlett Tree Experts
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

What are you looking for in an arboricultural career? Do you want to make a lasting impact?  Gain an expertise via access to breakthrough research and development? Or would you like to advance as far as your hard work and ambitions will take you? Bartlett Tree Experts offers all of that - and more. As the oldest, largest, and premier scientific tree and shrub care company in the world, our people thrive in a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. Join our family-owned company -  and make our next success story your own.

We are seeking entry-level Climbers who are ambitious, self-starters, that have a passion for preserving and caring for trees.

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
• Company-paid 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

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett. 

• Assists with the implementation of work zone safety procedures such as the placement of cones and signs, and the provision of flagging services
• Assists climbers and crew leaders working on the ground and aloft
• Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment safely
• Assists with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learns and demonstrates high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skills
• Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager

• Interest in working outdoors year round performing manual labor in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
   

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

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