Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew and perform all services safely and efficiently.

You will supervise pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and equipment operation, develop team skills, and ensure work meets industry and company standards. CDL preferred; valid license required; outdoor work year-round.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all arboriculture tasks: pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals.
• Maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Lead a crew on job sites, train members, and ensure work meets safety and company standards.
• Communicate with clients and manage day-to-day site operations.

Skills

Tree climbing

DdRT/SRT

Aerial lift

Equipment operation

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

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.

Salary and 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

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
• 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

Equal Opportunity

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Santa Barbara

CA

Production Arborist

9/25/2026

Regular Full-Time