Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Spokane, WA is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a professional tree-care crew. The role focuses on tree climbing and supporting Crew Leaders in residential and commercial properties.

You will perform ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties, with training and safety as a core value. A year of climbing and license requirements apply; company offers strong growth, benefits, and equipment. Bartlett Tree Experts is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree identification, risk assessments, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, root collar excavations, and maintaining tools/equipment.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Driver's license

Outdoor work year-round

Job description

Arborist Climber

Location: US-WA-Spokane Valley

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35064

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

• $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

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

Spokane

Location : State/Province

WA

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time