Arborist Climber

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our tree care crew. The role centers on tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders with residential and commercial work, emphasizing safety and craftsmanship.

You will perform ground and aerial lift duties, learn tree identification, pruning, removals, and operate hand tools, chainsaws, and chippers. A valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors year-round are required; we offer comprehensive

Qualifications

• Interest in nature and outdoor work.
• Minimum 1 year of tree climbing and aerial lift experience.
• 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 assignments.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks including tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, root collar excavations, and tool maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety rules adherence

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

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

We offer:

• $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

Northbrook

Location : State/Province

IL

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

10/2/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time