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Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Crew Leader

ME · On-site

This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills ... Pruning * Cabling and bracing * Rigging * Removals * Properly maintaining and operating equipment ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills ... Pruning * Cabling and bracing * Rigging * Removals * Properly maintaining and operating equipment ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills ... Pruning * Cabling and bracing * Rigging * Removals * Properly maintaining and operating equipment ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Ground Person

ME · On-site

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside ... Pruning * Rigging * Cabling and bracing * Removals * Properly maintaining and operating equipment ...

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How much do tree pruning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree pruning in Maine is $28.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $32.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tree pruning?

A Tree Pruning job involves trimming and cutting branches to improve a tree's health, appearance, and safety. This process removes dead or diseased limbs, promotes new growth, and reduces potential hazards. Tree pruning is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the tree and preventing damage to property or people. Professionals use specialized tools and techniques to ensure the best results while preserving the tree’s natural shape and strength.

What does a tree pruning specialist do?

A typical day for a tree pruning professional involves assessing the health and structure of trees, determining which limbs need to be cut for safety, aesthetics, or tree health, and using various hand and power tools to perform precise cuts. You may work on both residential and commercial properties, often collaborating with a team of arborists or groundskeepers to ensure that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The job is physically active and usually outdoors, so being comfortable working in different weather conditions is important. Additionally, safety briefings, equipment checks, and cleaning up debris are routine parts of the daily workflow.

What skills and qualifications are needed for tree pruning?

To thrive in Tree Pruning, you need solid knowledge of tree species, pruning techniques, and basic arboriculture, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job experience; formal certifications like ISA Certified Tree Worker can be advantageous. Competence in using hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, climbing gear, and sometimes aerial lifts is typically expected. Attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, and strong communication help you excel in this physically demanding role. These skills ensure both the safety of personnel and the health and proper maintenance of trees, which are essential for client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

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Infographic showing various Tree Pruning job openings in Maine as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,746 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Arborist Crew Leader

Bartlett Tree Experts

Mount Desert, ME • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Bartlett Tree Experts rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level? As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will be an integral member of the team, serving as the leader of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of performing all tree care services safely and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within your office. 


We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

  • 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. 


As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in:

  • 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

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


Mount Desert
ME
Production Arborist
7/17/2026
Regular Full-Time

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