Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Arborist Climber to join their dedicated tree care team. In this role, you will climb and assist in providing comprehensive tree and shrub care services for both residential and commercial properties. You'll work in a safety-first culture that values professional development and offers numerous benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. If you have a passion for nature and the outdoors and are ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Boot Reimbursement up to $150

Company Provided Uniforms and Gear

Access to Training and Education Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tree climbing and aerial lift operation experience in tree care.
• Valid driver's license required; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning and removals.

Skills

Tree Climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial Lift Operation

Tree Identification

Pruning

Risk Assessments

Cabling and Bracing

Root Collar Excavations

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial Lifts

Hand Tools

Job description

Overview

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date

1/20/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time

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