Arborist Climber
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Bartlett Tree Experts
San Francisco, CA, US
Summary
The Arborist Climber performs tree climbing, aerial lift duties, and various arboriculture services including pruning and removals. They are responsible for maintaining equipment and adhering to all company safety policies while working on residential and commercial properties.
Job Description
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
- $25.00 - $37.00 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
- 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 (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
San Francisco
Location : State/Province
CA
Category
Production Arborist
Latest Post Date: englishcareers
8/19/2026
Type
Regular Full-Time
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
Founded
1907
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Agriculture
Org type
Privately Held
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
Founded
1907
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Agriculture
Org type
Privately Held
