Top 6 Arborist trainee Jobs in Massachusetts

Arborist Climber Trainee
Bartlett Tree Experts —Waltham, MA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Climbing Arborist Trainee
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Needham, MA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- No travel
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Arborist Trainee / Climber - Transmission - Fitchburg, MA
Lucas Tree Experts —Fitchburg, MA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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The Joyce Companies —Marstons Mills, MA
Valid Massachusetts driver's license. Pesticide license and industry experience preferred. Clean driving record and insurable by company insurance provider.
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Arborist Climber Trainee

Bartlett Tree Experts -
Waltham, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Vision insurance
Safety equipment provided
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Forestry
Equipment safety procedures
Vehicle backing operations
Aerial lift for tree climbing
Load securing rigging method
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Outdoor work experience
Chainsaw
Pruning (plant care)
Tree removal
Environmental Science
Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols
Bucket operation
Driver's License
Horticulture
Tree pruning
Rigging
Forestry
Chipper
Entry level
Traffic safety protocols
Vehicle parking operations

Full Job Description

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

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
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.

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3/12/2026

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