Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Access to training and continuing education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is looking for an Arborist Climber to join their team in Lebanon, New Jersey. This role involves tree climbing, operating aerial lifts, and assisting in various tree care tasks. Candidates should have a passion for nature and at least one year of experience in the tree care industry. The position offers competitive pay and a strong safety-first culture with opportunities for professional development and benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing experience and aerial lift operation 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.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial lift operation

Tree identification

Risk assessments

Pruning

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Arborist Climber

Location: US-NJ-Lebanon

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-34416

Category: Production Arborist

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

• $25.00 - $30.00 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.

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.