Arborist Climber
About The Position
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care services on residential and commercial properties. Benefits We offer competitive compensation, as well as: A safety-first culture and professional workplace Advancement opportunities - we promote from within Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays Industry credential/license pay increases Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment Boot reimbursement up to $200 Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories Pay Rate: $36.60/hr Permanent Full Time To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience climbing with arborist approved climbing system and bucket operation in the tree care industry.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Secondary school required
- Formal training or qualifications in chainsaw maintenance and cutting, aerial cutting using chainsaw and felling and processing trees required
- Proficient in English language
Nice To Haves
- Degree or Diploma in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader
- Demonstrate high safety standards, sound tree risk assessment skills, equipment inspection skills, proper application of approved knots, proper climbing techniques and procedures, proper pruning and small removal skills, and proper rigging skills
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties as required
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies and participate in safety training sessions
- Maintain assigned company gear and equipment
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with crew members and crew leader
- Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, Arborist Representative, or Local Manager
Benefits
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
- RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $200
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
