Boom Truck Operator & Arborist Crew Leader
- Delta, BC, Canada
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Summary
Are you an experienced Arborist looking to take your career to the next level? As an Arborist Crew Leader/ Boom Truck operator, 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 be our Boom truck operator. Share your passion for tree care by enhancing the skills, performance, and productivity of other team members within our office.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
- RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $200
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities
As an Arborist Crew Leader/Boom Truck operator, 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 Boom Truck and equipment
- 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
Qualifications
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
- Experience operating an aerial lift truck (boom truck) in the tree care industry
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- 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 Employer.
Location : Name
DeltaLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
11/13/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Arborist Crew Leader is responsible for supervising tree care crews and performing arboriculture services such as pruning, rigging, and removals. They must also operate and maintain the boom truck while ensuring all work meets safety and industry standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience operating an aerial lift truck in the tree care industry and possess a valid driver's license with a clean record. The role requires the ability to work outdoors year-round and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.
Skills
- Arboriculture
- Boom truck operation
- Aerial lift operation
- Tree pruning
- Cabling and bracing
- Rigging
- Tree removal
- Crew supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Client relations
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Registered pension plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Industry credential pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms
- Personal protective equipment
- Boot reimbursement
- Continuing education programs
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- Environmental & Sustainability
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Arborist
- Boom Truck
- Aerial Lift
- Tree Care
- Pruning
- Cabling
- Bracing
- Rigging
- Tree Removal
- Crew Leader
- Arboriculture
- Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Client Relations
- Outdoor Work
- Production Arborist