Arborist Climber Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts
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- Location
- Dover, NH
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 18
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Bartlett Tree Experts
Environmental services · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
What you'll do
- Learn to perform arboriculture work, including climbing, pruning, rigging, tree identification and hazardous tree removal.
- Maintain and operate equipment, follow safety procedures, assist crew members, and help with driving and related duties.
What you need
- 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
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Valid driver's license
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Perks
- Advancement opportunities
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Boot reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
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Arborist Climber Trainee
Location
US-NH-Dover
Type
Regular Full-Time
ID
2026-36274
Category
Production Arborist
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
Dover
Location : State/Province
NH
Category
Production Arborist
Latest Post Date: englishcareers
10/16/2026
Type
Regular Full-Time
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