Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Uniforms & PPE

Boot Reimbursement

Training Programs

Advancement Opportunities

Safety-first Culture

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Maplewood, NJ is seeking an Arborist Climber for safe outdoor work and professional development. You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift tasks to support specific job assignments under the Arborist Crew Leader.

Requirements include at least 1 year of climbing and aerial lift experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work year-round in all weather. Bartlett emphasizes safety and ongoing training with internal advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver's license; Class B CDL preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Interest in arboriculture and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed.
• Identify trees, assess risks, prune, remove, cabling and bracing as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment; adhere to safety rules.
• Learn and follow Bartlett safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety-first

Outdoor enthusiasm

Tools

Chainsaw

Chipper

Aerial lift

Hand tools

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.

• $28.00 - $34.00 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.

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.

Maplewood

NJ

Production Arborist

7/29/2026

Regular Full-Time