Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts; Rawlings Heights (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Rawlings Heights, MD, is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to lead a team in providing top-notch tree care services. This position requires at least three years of climbing experience and a valid driver’s license.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork, ensuring each crew member is trained appropriately while also offering opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) 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

• Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services.
• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture.
• Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry standards.

Skills

Tree climbing experience (DdRT or SRT)

Supervisory skills

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Job description

Arborist Crew Leader

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

• $28.00 - $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

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.