Lead Arborist - Tree Care Crew Leader

Bartlett; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms, PPE, equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew and perform all services safely and efficiently.

You will supervise pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and equipment operation, develop team skills, and ensure work meets industry and company standards. CDL preferred; valid license required; outdoor work year-round.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience.
• Valid driver’s license; Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely performing and supervising all arboriculture tasks: pruning, cabling and bracing, rigging, removals.
• Maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Lead a crew on job sites, train members, and ensure work meets safety and company standards.
• Communicate with clients and manage day-to-day site operations.

Skills

Tree climbing

DdRT/SRT

Aerial lift

Equipment operation

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Arborist Crew Leader to guide a tree care crew and perform all services safely and efficiently.

You will supervise pruning, cabling, rigging, removals, and equipment operation, develop team skills, and ensure work meets industry and company standards. CDL preferred; valid license required; outdoor work year-round.