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Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber Trainee

Bethel, CT · On-site

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber Trainee

Monroe, CT · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

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Arborist Climber Trainee

Nashville, TN · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

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Arborist Climber Trainee

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

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Arborist Climber Trainee

MA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber Trainee

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

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Arborist Climber Trainee

Dover, NH · On-site

$18.50 - $24/hr

As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working ... This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on ...

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Arborist Climber Trainee

Bethel, CT • On-site

Bartlett Tree Experts
Forestry • 1 - 5K employees
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$18.50 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Bartlett Tree Experts rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.


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. 


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

  • 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.


Weston
CT
Production Arborist
9/2/2026
Regular Full-Time

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