Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture and professional

Advancement opportunities – we promote

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay boosts

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and education resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Simsbury, CT is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our professional tree care crew. You will assist Arborist Crew Leaders with tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties.

This role emphasizes safety, hands-on climbing, and operation of aerial lifts. Candidates should have at least one year of climbing experience and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of job assignments.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks, including pruning, removals, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations.
• Identify trees and assess risks as part of the crew.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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.
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.
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 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.
Simsbury
CT
Production Arborist
9/16/2026
Regular Full-Time