Arborist Crew Leader: Lead Safe, High-Impact Tree Team

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Waldwick, NJ is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to head a tree care crew and ensure safe, efficient services. You will lead pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and operate essential equipment while mentoring teammates and maintaining high safety standards.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, strong communication with clients, and adherence to industry practices. Equal opportunity employer with opportunities for growth in a safety-first environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals.
• Maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Outdoor work

Tools

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Chippers

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Waldwick, NJ is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to head a tree care crew and ensure safe, efficient services. You will lead pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and operate essential equipment while mentoring teammates and maintaining high safety standards.

The role emphasizes outdoor work, strong communication with clients, and adherence to industry practices. Equal opportunity employer with opportunities for growth in a safety-first environment.