Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Spokane, WA is seeking a Production Arborist to support ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties under the Arborist Crew Leader.

You will perform tree identification, risk assessments, pruning and removals, cabling and bracing, root collar excavations, and equipment operation while following safety rules and company policies; a CDL-B license is preferred and outdoor work year-round is required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Tree identification and tree risk assessments.
• Pruning, removals, cabling and bracing.
• Root collar excavations and equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Driver's license (Class B CDL)

Outdoor year-round work

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.

• $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
  • PruningRemovals
  • 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.

Spokane

WA

Production Arborist

9/2/2026

Regular Full-Time