Arborist Climber

Bartlett; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and professional development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Stamford, CT is seeking an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew. You will focus on tree climbing and assist Arborist Crew Leaders with residential and commercial jobs, ensuring safety and quality workmanship.

Role includes climbing, pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, and equipment maintenance. Must have at least 1 year of climbing experience and a valid license; CDL preferred. The position offers training and advancement opportunities in a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year tree climbing experience in tree care.
• Experience operating aerial lifts and maintaining safety standards.
• Valid driver's license; Class B CDL preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree climbing, ground work, and aerial lift duties as directed.
• Assist Crew Leader with pruning, removals, cabling, and bracing.
• Identify trees and assess risks while following safety policies.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

DdRT/SRT knowledge

Valid driver's license

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.

Stamford

CT

Production Arborist

10/21/2026

Regular Full-Time