Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Reading, PA is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our tree care team. The role centers on climbing and assisting crew leaders to perform residential and commercial tree and shrub work safely and efficiently.

You will gain hands-on experience with pruning, removals, cabling, and aerial lift operations, while following safety protocols and advancing your arborist skills through our training programs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of assignments.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture: tree ID, risk assessment, pruning, removals, cabling, bracing, root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment and follow safety rules.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Aerial lift operation

Tools

DdRT/SRT training

Arborist equipment handling

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, 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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Location : Name

Reading

Location : State/Province

PA

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time