Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Minnetonka, MN is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our tree care crew. The role focuses on tree climbing and supporting Arborist Crew Leaders in residential and commercial properties, maintaining safety, and delivering quality pruning, removals, and related services.

You will perform ground, climbing and aerial lift duties, and operate tools while following safety policies. A driver’s license and willingness to work year-round outdoors are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tree climbing with DdRT or SRT.
• Experience operating aerial lifts in tree care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by Crew Leader.
• Safely perform arboriculture tasks including tree IDs, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, excavations, and tool maintenance.
• Adhere to all safety policies and company rules.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

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.
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.
Minnetonka
MN
Production Arborist
10/13/2026
Regular Full-Time