Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms & PPE

Training & advancement

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew. You will climb and assist crew leaders with pruning, removals, and other arboricultural tasks on residential and commercial properties.

We emphasize safety, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement, with a strong benefits package including insurance, 401(k), PTO, and gear provided. Must be able to work outdoors year-round and hold a valid license.

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.
• 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: tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Manual tool use

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.

• 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.

Charlotte

NC

Production Arborist

9/28/2026

Regular Full-Time