Arborist Climber

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; White Stone (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Training and education programs

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Job summary

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union is looking for an Arborist Climber to join their tree care crew. This role involves tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders with various tree and shrub care services.

Success in this position requires a passion for nature, tree climbing experience, and adherence to safety rules. Benefits include competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• At least one year of tree climbing and aerial lift operation experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties.
• Safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including tree risk assessments and pruning.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Tree climbing

Tree identification

Risk assessment

Pruning

Safety adherence

Tools

Chainsaws

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 professionalworkplace
• 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

Type

Regular Full-Time