Lead Arborist & Crew Chief - Safe, Skilled Tree Care

Bartlett Tree Experts; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and development programs

Access to Bartlett Tree Experts Labs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader in Wilmington, DE. Lead a tree care crew to perform pruning, removals, cabling, and rigging safely and efficiently, while mentoring team members and upholding industry standards.

You will supervise crews, train workers for each assignment, and maintain equipment. A passion for nature and outdoor work, plus strong client communication, are essential. This is a Regular Full-Time on-site role at our Delaware office.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of tree climbing experience (DdRT or SRT).
• 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 arboriculture tasks (pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals).
• Operate and maintain equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Supervise and manage crews; ensure training for designated jobs.
• Communicate with clients and build relationships on site.
• Ensure work meets industry and company standards.

Skills

Tree climbing

Team leadership

Safety-minded

Initiative

Team orientation

Self-motivation

Outdoor work

Client communication

Tools

Aerial lifts

DdRT/SRT climbing

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader in Wilmington, DE. Lead a tree care crew to perform pruning, removals, cabling, and rigging safely and efficiently, while mentoring team members and upholding industry standards.

You will supervise crews, train workers for each assignment, and maintain equipment. A passion for nature and outdoor work, plus strong client communication, are essential. This is a Regular Full-Time on-site role at our Delaware office.