Climbing Arborist & Crew Lead: Elevate Urban Tree Care

International Society of Arboriculture; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LundinTree LLC is seeking a Climbing Arborist/Crew Lead to guide a crew in pruning, cabling, and removals while prioritizing tree health and safety. You will supervise field work and operate equipment to complete tasks per contract with precision.

The role emphasizes team leadership, professional development, and adherence to ANSI A300 standards in urban arboriculture. Join a passionate, safety‑minded crew shaping sustainable tree care.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment and outdoor work
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented and self-motivated
• ISA Arborist Certification is preferred and LundinTree will help with achieving certification if not yet certified
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required
• Ability to identify plants, diagnose problems and recommend corrective action or proactive management plans

Responsibilities

• Supervise as well as perform work such as pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals and properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and lifts)
• Ensuring each job is completed per the signed contract with the tree's health as priority
• Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards (ANSI A300 or better)
• Performing daily duties including accurately recording hours worked, completing job site reports, inventory materials used on the job, and unload/load equipment & material

Job description

LundinTree LLC is seeking a Climbing Arborist/Crew Lead to guide a crew in pruning, cabling, and removals while prioritizing tree health and safety. You will supervise field work and operate equipment to complete tasks per contract with precision.

The role emphasizes team leadership, professional development, and adherence to ANSI A300 standards in urban arboriculture. Join a passionate, safety‑minded crew shaping sustainable tree care.