Arborist Climber

Location
Billerica
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$21 – $29

About this role

Overview

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

  • $21.00 - $29.00 per hour
  • A safety-first culture and professional workplace
  • Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
  • Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
  • Boot reimbursement up to $150
  • Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett. 

Responsibilities

As an Arborist Climber, you will play an important role in:

  • Performing ground, tree climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the Arborist Crew Leader
  • Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
    • Tree identification
    • Tree risk assessments
    • Pruning
    • Removals
    • Cabling and bracing
    • Root collar excavations
    • Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications

  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check
  • At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (Class B CDL preferred)
  • Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

 

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

 

 

Location : Name

Billerica

Location : State/Province

MA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

9/15/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time

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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Industry credential pay increases
  • Company provided uniforms
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Boot reimbursement
  • Continuing education programs