Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Genoa City (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Licensing pay increases

Uniforms and PPE gear

Boot reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Wisconsin seeks an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew, focusing on climbing and assisting Crew Leaders with residential and commercial work. You will perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift tasks, ensuring safety and quality across services.

This role requires at least one year of climbing experience, a valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred), and the ability to work year-round outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• At least one 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments under the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks including tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling, bracing, and root collar excavations.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts) and follow all safety rules.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Driver's license

Outdoor work ability

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

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.

Lake Geneva

WI

Production Arborist

8/18/2026

Regular Full-Time