Lead Arborist & Crew Leader – Tree Care Excellence

Bartlett; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, supervise field work, and ensure safe, high-quality arboriculture. You will prune, cabling and bracing, rig, and removals, while operating equipment and mentoring crew members.

This role requires at least 3 years of climbing with aerial lift experience, a valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred), and the ability to work year-round outdoors.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) 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.

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 crews and ensure training and client communication.

Skills

Tree climbing

Team leadership

Safety consciousness

Customer relations

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, supervise field work, and ensure safe, high-quality arboriculture. You will prune, cabling and bracing, rig, and removals, while operating equipment and mentoring crew members.

This role requires at least 3 years of climbing with aerial lift experience, a valid driver’s license (Class B CDL preferred), and the ability to work year-round outdoors.