Lead Arborist: Mentor Crew & Elevate Tree Care

Bartlett Tree Experts; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew in performing pruning, removals, cabling, and rigging safely and efficiently.

You will train crew members, coordinate with the Arborist Representative and Local Manager, ensure work meets industry standards, and build strong client relationships while maintaining year-round outdoor work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tree climbing and aerial lift experience.
• 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, and removals.
• Properly 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 each crew member is trained appropriately for each job assignment.
• Communicating with clients and building relationships.

Skills

Tree care knowledge

Leadership

Safety-first mindset

Customer communication

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Rigging equipment

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew in performing pruning, removals, cabling, and rigging safely and efficiently.

You will train crew members, coordinate with the Arborist Representative and Local Manager, ensure work meets industry standards, and build strong client relationships while maintaining year-round outdoor work.