Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in tree care is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to lead a tree care crew. This role involves supervising tree care services, ensuring safety, and enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates have extensive climbing experience and a passion for the outdoors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of tree climbing and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver's license (Class B CDL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervising all aspects of arboriculture including pruning and removals.
• Training crew members for designated job assignments.

Skills

Team-oriented

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

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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 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.

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, and 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
• Having a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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.