Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Beaufort, SC is hiring an Arborist Climber to join a professional crew providing tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties, with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under the Arborist Crew Leader, handle pruning, removals, cabling, bracing, and root collar work, while learning safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license; Class B CDL preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather.
• Commitment to safety rules and company safety policies.
• Interest in nature and the outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform pruning, removals, cabling and bracing.
• Identify trees and assess risk; manage tools and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company policies.
• Demonstrate passion for nature and outdoor work.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift

Safety rules

Valid driver's license

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

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, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties.
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 @LifeatBartlett.
As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in

• Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist 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 operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
• Valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred)
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
  

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Beaufort
SC
Production Arborist
10/16/2026
Regular Full-Time