Commercial Arborist Crew Leader

Overview

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader to join our team. In this position, you will play an integral role in supervising and managing tree care crews on commercial properties while performing all aspects of tree care services.

Benefits

• $30.00 - $40.00 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

• Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including:
  • Pruning
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Rigging
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)

• Communicate, answer questions, and interact with commercial clients to help ensure job satisfaction

• Perform administrative functions pertaining to crew management

• Review the scope of work and conduct job site safety briefings with crew members before beginning each work assignment

• Understand and instruct crew members on proper job site security procedures

• Ensure that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment

• Ensure that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and bucket operation experience

• Valid Class B CDL and clean motor vehicle record

• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills

• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, and self-motivated

 

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

 

 

Location : Name

Chicago

Location : State/Province

IL

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

7/28/2025

Type

Regular Full-Time