Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Arborist Climber, where you'll embrace your passion for nature in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role offers you the chance to work outdoors year-round, climbing trees and assisting in various tree care services. With a strong emphasis on safety and professional development, you'll have access to comprehensive training and advancement opportunities. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your growth and well-being, along with competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical and retirement plans. If you're ready to take your skills to new heights, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Company provided uniforms and gear

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tree climbing experience in the tree care industry.
• Valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform ground and tree climbing duties as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning and removals.

Skills

Tree Climbing

Aerial Lift Operation

Tree Identification

Pruning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Hand Tools

Aerial Lifts

Job description

Overview

If you have tree climbing experience and want to build your skills 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

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
  • 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: Springfield

State/Province: VA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date

2/6/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time