Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and development programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Wilmington, DE seeks an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, executing pruning, cabling, rigging, and removals with safety and efficiency. You will supervise tasks, train crew members, and ensure work aligns with industry and company standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, equipment operation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality tree care services with a safety-first culture at the job site.

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.
• Proactive, team-oriented, and self-motivated with a safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all arboriculture tasks, including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, and removals.
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site.
• Supervising crews and ensuring each member is trained for designated assignments.
• Ensuring work complies with industry and company standards and communicating with clients.

Skills

Tree climbing

Aerial lift experience

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Client communication

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


• 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.

Location : Name

Wilmington

Location : State/Province

DE

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

10/30/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time