Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Lake Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Safety culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

401k

PTO & holidays

Credential pay increases

Uniforms & PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Lake Barrington, IL is looking for an Arborist Climber to join the tree care crew. You will primarily climb trees and assist Crew Leaders in delivering services for residential and commercial properties.

The role emphasizes safe working practices, hands-on arboriculture tasks such as pruning, removals, and risk assessments, and ongoing safety training. This full-time position offers opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the outdoors, and the environment.
• At least 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks: tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals.
• Cabling, bracing, root collar excavations, and operating tools and equipment safely.
• Learn and follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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

• $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• 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.

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

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

Location : Name

Lake Barrington

Location : State/Province

IL

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/15/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time