Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis/

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Company uniforms, PPE, gear

Boot reimbursement

Training and continuing education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Pleasant Hill, CA is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our tree care crew and assist Arborist Crew Leaders in delivering high-quality services on residential and commercial properties.

The role requires climbing experience and a valid license, with CDL preferred, and the ability to work outdoors year-round. We offer benefits, training, and advancement opportunities within a safety-forward culture.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Entry level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks: pruning, removals, cabling/bracing.
• Identify trees, assess risk, root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Keep safety rules and company safety policies.
• Demonstrate passion for nature and outdoor work.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety adherence

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.

Benefits

• $24.00 - $37.00 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.

As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in

Responsibilities

• 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
• Entry level okay

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Pleasant Hill, CA

Production Arborist

9/14/2026

Regular Full-Time