Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Billerica, MA is seeking a Production Arborist to join our outdoor tree care crew. The role focuses on tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders with residential and commercial work.

You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties, identify trees, assess risk, prune, remove, cabling, and other arboriculture tasks. A valid driver’s license and ability to work year-round are required, with safety as a core value.

Qualifications

• One year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry.
• Criminal background check clearance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks: tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety rules adherence

Outdoor work

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand 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.

• $21.00 - $29.00 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
• 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.

• 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
• Ability to pass a criminal background checkAt least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (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.

Billerica

MA

Production Arborist

9/15/2026

Regular Full-Time