Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms and PPE provided

Training and development resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Chicago, IL is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew handling residential and commercial properties. The role focuses on climbing and assisting Crew Leaders with a safety-first, professional workplace.

Position offers advancement opportunities, benefits including health coverage, a 401k, paid time off, and equipment provided. CDL preferred and outdoor work year-round.

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 conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties to support job assignments.
• Safely perform arboriculture tasks: tree ID, risk assessment, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift

Driver's license

Safety awareness

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

• $19.00 - $30.00 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

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.

Chicago

IL

Production Arborist

8/26/2026

Regular Full-Time