Tree Climber
bartlett tree expertsPortola Valley (CA)
$24.00 - $37.00 per hour
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bartlett tree expertsPortola Valley (CA)
SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$24.00 - $37.00 per hour
About the role
Arborist Climber 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:
- $24.00 - $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, NCTo find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @Lifeat
Bartlett.
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 LeaderSafely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including:
- Tree identification
- Tree risk assessments
- PruningRemovalsCabling 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: NamePalo Alto
Location: State/ProvinceCACategoryProduction Arborist
Latest Post Date: englishcareers 10/13/2026 Type Regular Full-Time
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