Arborist

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC seeks a climbing arborist to join our commercial tree care team in Roselle, Illinois. This field-based role emphasizes safe rope-and-saddle climbing, aerial lift work, and precise rigging to protect people and property.

You will prune, thin, and remove trees for HOAs, resorts, and commercial sites, operate chainsaws and chippers, and adhere to ANSI safety standards while learning and growing in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely at height and follow established procedures.
• Proficiency with rope-and-saddle climbing and/or aerial lift operation.
• Competence with rigging, chainsaws, and other hand tools.
• Strong safety mindset, professionalism, and respect for teammates and the public.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training and grow in arboriculture and landscape construction.

Responsibilities

• Climb and work aloft using rope-and-saddle techniques and aerial lifts.
• Prune, thin, and remove trees for HOAs, resorts, commercial properties, and public spaces.
• Perform technical rigging for safe, controlled tree work.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers.
• Follow strict ANSI and company safety standards at all times.

Skills

Rope & saddle climbing

Aerial lift operation

Rigging practices

Chainsaw & chipper operation

Safety awareness

Professionalism & teamwork

Job description

Climbing Arborist for a commercial tree care team in a field-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Climb and work aloft using rope-and-saddle techniques and aerial lifts.
• Prune, thin, and remove trees for HOAs, resorts, commercial properties, and public spaces.
• Perform technical rigging for safe, controlled tree work.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers.
• Follow strict ANSI and company safety standards at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work safely at height and follow established procedures.
• Proficiency with climbing/work-aloft methods (rope-and-saddle) and/or aerial lift operation.
• Competence with rigging practices and safe tool operation (chainsaws/chippers).
• Strong safety mindset, professionalism, and respect for teammates and the public.
• Willingness to learn through hands-on training and grow in arboriculture and landscape construction.