Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Boot reimbursement

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Easton, MD is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew in safe, efficient work. The role focuses on supervising pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and equipment operation while promoting professional development.

Applicants should have at least three years in tree climbing and a valid driver's license. The office offers a safety-first culture, 401k, benefits, and growth opportunities within Bartlett's network.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in arboriculture preferred.
• Experience leading a tree care crew.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture.
• Pruning
• Cabling and bracing
• Rigging
• Removals
• Maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Communicating with clients and building relationships
• Training crew members for each job assignment
• Ensuring work meets industry and company standards

Skills

Tree climbing

Crew leadership

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

PPE gear

Job description

Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level? As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office.

Consider a change, consider the Eastern Shore of Maryland!

Our Easton, MD office is located just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries - a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, and hiking. Our small community is an ideal spot for those who love living in a small town that offers the best of many worlds, including access to public parks, open spaces, and large metropolitan areas like Washington, Annapolis, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

• $25.00 - $50.00 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.

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including
  • Pruning
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Rigging
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site
• Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services, as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager
• Ensuring that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
• Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Communicating, answering questions, and building relationships with clients
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift 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
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Easton, MD

Production Arborist

9/23/2026

Regular Full-Time