Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Company provided uniforms and gear

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber in Oregon City, OR, to join their tree care crew. The role involves tree climbing and assisting in tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties.

Applicants should have at least one year of tree climbing experience and a passion for the outdoors. The position offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, 401k, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver's license preferred (Class B CDL).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground and tree climbing duties as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely identify trees and assess risks.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment properly.

Skills

Tree climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial lift operation

Safety adherence

Tree identification

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Hand tools

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 competitive compensation, as well as:

• 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 learn more about life at Bartlett, please note: this description is for a current opening and does not require any social media actions.

Location & Position Details

Location: US-OR-Clackamas

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-34697

Category: Production Arborist

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.