Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Insurance package

401k plan

Paid time off

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms and PPE equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our tree care crew in New Milford, CT. You will support Arborist Crew Leaders in climbing and performing tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing learning, and career development, with opportunities for professional advancement and access to training through Bartlett’s research networks.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and the outdoors is essential.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Minimum 1 year of tree climbing and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties as directed by the Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks: tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, root collar excavation.
• Maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Learn and follow all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Passion for nature

Criminal background check

Tree climbing experience

Aerial lift experience

Valid driver's license & clean record

Outdoor year-round work

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 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
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• 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 and clean motor vehicle record (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

New Milford

Location : State/Province

CT

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time