Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear provided

Boot reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our outdoor-friendly, safety-focused team in Medford, Oregon. The role centers on tree climbing, assisting crew leaders, and performing tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties. The position requires year-round outdoor work and a valid driver's license.

Bartlett emphasizes advancement and professional development. We offer a safety-first culture, internal advancement, and benefits including health insurance, 401k,

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of tree climbing experience in the tree care industry.
• Experience operating aerial lifts and safety procedures.
• Valid driver's license; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties to support job assignments.
• Safely perform arboriculture tasks including pruning, removals, cabling, and bracing.
• Identify trees and assess risk; use appropriate tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and Bartlett safety policies.
• Maintain tools and equipment and contribute to a safe outdoor work environment.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Valid driver's license

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Hand tools

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.

Medford

OR

Production Arborist

10/20/2026

Regular Full-Time