Arborist Jobs in North Carolina

An Arborist, also known as a Tree Surgeon, plays a crucial role in the landscaping industry. They are responsible for maintaining, pruning, and removing trees and shrubs in all settings, from parks and forests to urban and suburban landscapes. Their work often involves diagnosing and treating tree diseases, ensuring their healthy growth, and mitigating potential risks related to tree growth in populated areas. Arborists may also be involved in planning and implementing tree planting initiatives, contributing to landscape design, and offering consultancy services about tree species selection, placement, and care.

Arborists should have a strong knowledge of tree biology and the skills to use specialized equipment safely. Critical thinking, good physical health, and detail orientation are essential, as the work often involves problem-solving and attention to minute details. Certifications like Certified Arborist (CA) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) are advantageous and often required. Before becoming an Arborist, a person might have roles such as a Groundskeeper, a Landscape Technician, or a Tree Care Specialist, where they would gain significant experience and knowledge of plant care, landscaping, and horticulture.

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Arborist Climber Trainee

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

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...

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Arborist Climber

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Pisgah Forest, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Pisgah Forest, NC
  • 3 days ago

Crew Leader Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including: Tree identification Tree risk assessments Pruning Removals Cabling and bracing Root collar excavations Properly maintaining and...

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Tree Surgery Apprentice (Arborist)

  • OLIVERS TREE SERVICES LTD
  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 18 days ago

Recognise a variety of tree species using common names Carry out a range of formative pruning operations Carry out branch removal up to 200mm diameter with hand tools (target pruning for final cut)....

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Climber Arborist

  • Davey Tree
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 20 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 20 days ago

Including but not limited to: Jobsite Hazards, Obstacles, Plan, Equipment (H.O.P.E) process Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy Installation of cables, bracing and lightning...

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Arborist

  • Elon University
  • Alamance, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alamance, NC
  • 30+ days ago

This is a skilled position which works with the other university arborists to maintain, prune, remove, transplant, and plants trees using horticultural and industry approved practices....

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Arborist

  • Elon Uni Careers
  • Elon, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elon, NC
  • 30+ days ago

This is a skilled position which works with the other university arborists to maintain, prune, remove, transplant, and plants trees using horticultural and industry approved practices....

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UTS - Temporary Field Lead Arborist at NC State

  • North Carolina State University
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Certification Requirement: Must be an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist and or 5 years of direct field experience....

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UTS - Temporary Field Lead Arborist at NC State

  • NC State University
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 60+ days ago

Department Information Job City & State: Raleigh, NC Department: System Information Classification Title: Temporary-Skilled Trades Working Title: UTS - Temporary Field Lead Arborist at NC State...

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Sales Arborist Representative

  • Davey Tree
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications Love of the outdoors ISA Certified Arborist Required: Valid driver's license Regional plant and horticulture knowledge Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized...

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Arborist Crew Leader

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in: Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning Cabling and bracing Rigging Removals...

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Arborist Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Arborist positions.



Highest Education Level

Arborists in North Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.6%
Master's Degree
8.3%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Arborists in North Carolina
None
21.5%
10+ years
20.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
8-10 years
14.5%
1-2 years
5.7%
6-8 years
1.9%


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