Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Pisgah Forest (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Pisgah Forest, NC is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our team. In this role, you will assist in tree and shrub care services, including climbing and performing specific job assignments as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.

We offer a strong culture of safety, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates should have tree climbing experience and a passion for working outdoors. Join us to develop your skills in arboriculture!

Qualifications

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• At least one year of tree climbing 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of tasks directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture.
• Learning and adhering to all safety rules and safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial lift operation

Tree identification

Pruning

Tree risk assessments

Job description

Arborist Climber

Location: US-NC-Pisgah Forest

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-34756

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

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

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.