Lead Arborist: Guide Tree Care Crew & Build Skills

Bartlett; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Job summary

The Bartlett Tree Experts team in Maryville, TN is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, perform arborist tasks safely, and elevate crew performance. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes safety, client relations, and training across pruning, rigging, and removals.

You will supervise the crew, ensure standards are met, and support ongoing professional development within Bartlett’s field operations in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform and supervise all arboriculture tasks.
• Pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals.
• Maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Lead and train crew, ensure work meets industry and company standards.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with the Arborist Rep and Local Manager.

Skills

Arborist experience

Tree climbing

Leadership

Client communication

Outdoor stamina

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

PPE gear

Job description

The Bartlett Tree Experts team in Maryville, TN is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew, perform arborist tasks safely, and elevate crew performance. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes safety, client relations, and training across pruning, rigging, and removals.

You will supervise the crew, ensure standards are met, and support ongoing professional development within Bartlett’s field operations in a dynamic outdoor setting.