Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts•Mesa, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

As an Arborist Climber, you are an integral member of a tree care crew. Your primary responsibility is tree climbing while assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties. The position involves ground work, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of assigned jobs, along with safely performing arboricultural services and maintaining and operating tools and equipment. Work is outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Requirements

  • Have a passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
  • Be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Have at least one year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry.
  • Have a valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
  • Be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

  • Perform ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of assigned jobs, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader.
  • Perform tree identification and tree risk assessments.
  • Perform pruning, removals, cabling and bracing, and root collar excavations.
  • Properly maintain and operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
  • Learn, understand, and follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
  • Advancement opportunities, with promotion from within.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
  • Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
  • Boot reimbursement up to $150.
  • Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources from the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC.
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