Arborist Climber

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Arborist Climber, where your passion for nature and the outdoors will shine. In this role, you will be a vital part of a dedicated tree care crew, responsible for tree climbing and assisting in various arboricultural tasks. This position offers a safety-first culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to excellence in safety and lifelong learning, you will have access to training and resources to enhance your skills. If you are ready to embrace the outdoors and make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company provided uniforms

Boot reimbursement

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of tree climbing experience and aerial lift operation in tree care.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree climbing and aerial lift duties as directed.
• Safely execute all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning and removals.

Skills

Tree climbing

Tree identification

Risk assessments

Pruning

Cabling and bracing

Root collar excavations

Safety adherence

Outdoor work

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Job description

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

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
  • 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
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• 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 and clean motor vehicle record (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

Northern Neck, VA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date

2/10/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time