Arborist Climber

Bartlett; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities – internal

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in West Chester, PA is hiring an Arborist Climber to join a tree care crew. You will focus on tree climbing and assisting Crew Leaders in providing on-site tree and shrub care for residential and commercial properties, with year-round outdoor duties.

The role emphasizes safety, professional development, and hands-on work with trees, pruning, removals, cabling, and utilizing aerial lifts and power tools.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver's license; Class B CDL preferred.
• Demonstrated safety discipline and outdoor work readiness.
• Ability to identify trees and assess risk when on site.
• Experience in pruning, removals, cabling/bracing, and root work.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments.
• Safely perform all arboriculture tasks including tree identification and risk assessment.
• Carry out pruning, removals, cabling and bracing, and root collar excavations as directed.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Adhere to safety rules and Bartlett policies; promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift operation

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

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.

Role Overview

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

• 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

• 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.

Location & Contract

West Chester, PA

Position: Production Arborist

Opening Date: 10/16/2026

Schedule: Regular Full-Time