Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader in Maplewood, NJ, to lead a tree care crew. You will supervise tree care services, ensuring safety and efficiency while training team members. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay increases

Company provided uniforms and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Qualifications

• At least three years of tree climbing 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform and supervise tree care services including pruning, cabling, and rigging.
• Supervise and manage crews on-site and ensure appropriate training.
• Communicate with clients and ensure work meets industry standards.

Skills

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Tree climbing (DdRT or SRT)

Aerial lift operation

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Overview

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.Â

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
• 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
  
  

Overview

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.Â

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
  
  

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Location : NameMaplewood Location : State/ProvinceNJ CategoryProduction Arborist Latest Post Date: englishcareers4/30/2025 TypeRegular Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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