Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Career advancement

Equipment provided

Labs access

Job summary

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in Lake Bluff, IL seeks an experienced Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, performing pruning, removals, rigging, and related services safely and efficiently.

You will mentor crew members and ensure work meets high industry standards. We offer a safety-first culture, strong advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, a 401k plan, paid time off and holidays, plus uniforms

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform and supervise all arboriculture tasks, including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals, and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Supervise and manage crews while performing tree care services.
• Ensure each crew member is trained appropriately for designated jobs.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Communicate with clients and build relationships.
• Demonstrate a passion for nature and the outdoors.

Skills

Tree climbing

Crew leadership

Rigging

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety practices

Tools

Aerial lifts

Chainsaws

Chippers

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.

We offer

• $20.00 - $35.00 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 Crew Leader, you will play an important role in

• 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
• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry
• Valid driver's license (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.

Lake Bluff

IL

Production Arborist

10/2/2026

Regular Full-Time