Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts; Town of Colden (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

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

Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear,

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Climber to join our professional outdoor team in West Falls, NY. You will perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties supporting the Arborist Crew Leader on residential and commercial properties.

We offer a safety-first culture, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, PTO, and opportunities for credential/license pay increases as you develop professionally with Bartlett.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in tree care.
• Valid driver’s license; Class B CDL preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.

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
• 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

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Safety consciousness

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work stamina

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

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.

• $20.00 - $28.00 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.
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.
West Falls
NY
Production Arborist
11/4/2026
Regular Full-Time