Arborist Ground Person, Georgia

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 Ground Person, 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

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 .

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 trees

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removal of hazardous trees

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 performing manual labor in all weather conditions

A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team

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

Valid driver's license

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science 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:
Augusta

Location : State/Province:
GA

Category:
Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers:
6/2/2025

Type:
Regular Full-Time