Arborist Crew Leader

Arborist Crew Leader

Join to apply for the Arborist Crew Leader role at Bartlett Tree Experts in Richmond, VA.

This senior‑level, full‑time position involves leading a tree care crew and ensuring safe and efficient service delivery.

12/29/2025

Richmond, VA

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

• A safety‑first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities – we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) 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

• 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)
• Bringing a cooperative and enthusiastic attitude to the job site
• Supervising and managing crews while performing tree care services as directed by the Arborist Representative and Local Manager
• Ensuring that each crew member is trained appropriately for each designated job assignment
• Ensuring that all tree care work is performed in accordance with industry and company standards
• Communicating, answering questions, and building relationships with clients
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift 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
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team‑oriented, and self‑motivated

• At least three (3) years of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift experience in the tree care industry
• Valid driver's license, Class B CDL preferred
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round
• Passion for nature, environment, and outdoors
• Positive attitude, initiative, and team‑oriented
• Background check clearance

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

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