Arborist Crew Leader

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

401k retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear & equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training & continuing education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader in Mount Desert, ME. You will lead a tree care crew to safely perform pruning, cabling/bracing, rigging, removals, and equipment operations, while mentoring teammates and maintaining safety standards.

Join a safety-first culture with opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and access to Bartlett Labs resources. CDL preferred but not required to apply.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of tree climbing experience.
• Experience with DdRT or SRT methods is required.
• Experience operating aerial lifts in tree care.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising pruning, cabling/bracing, rigging, removals.
• Maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Leading and motivating the tree care crew on sites.
• Ensuring crew training and compliance with standards.
• Communicating with clients and managing daily logistics.

Skills

Tree climbing

DdRT/SRT

Aerial lift

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

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 careby enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office.

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

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
• 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.

Location : Name

Mount Desert

Location : State/Province

ME

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/28/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time