Arborist Crew Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Continuing education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader in New Milford, CT. This role involves leading a tree care crew, overseeing services like pruning and removals, and ensuring safety in operations. Candidates should have at least three years of climbing experience and a positive, team-oriented attitude. The company offers various benefits including medical insurance, 401k retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Join a safety-first culture and enhance your passion for tree care.

Qualifications

• At least three 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervising all aspects of arboriculture safely.
• Ensuring proper equipment maintenance and operation.
• Communicating and building relationships with clients.

Skills

Tree climbing experience

Aerial lift operation

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Arborist Crew Leader

Location: New Milford, CT

Type: Regular Full-Time

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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.