Arborist Jobs in Waldwick, NJ

An Arborist, also known as a Tree Surgeon, plays a crucial role in the landscaping industry. They are responsible for maintaining, pruning, and removing trees and shrubs in all settings, from parks and forests to urban and suburban landscapes. Their work often involves diagnosing and treating tree diseases, ensuring their healthy growth, and mitigating potential risks related to tree growth in populated areas. Arborists may also be involved in planning and implementing tree planting initiatives, contributing to landscape design, and offering consultancy services about tree species selection, placement, and care.

Arborists should have a strong knowledge of tree biology and the skills to use specialized equipment safely. Critical thinking, good physical health, and detail orientation are essential, as the work often involves problem-solving and attention to minute details. Certifications like Certified Arborist (CA) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) are advantageous and often required. Before becoming an Arborist, a person might have roles such as a Groundskeeper, a Landscape Technician, or a Tree Care Specialist, where they would gain significant experience and knowledge of plant care, landscaping, and horticulture.

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Arborist Climber

  • Maplewood, NJ (20 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maplewood, NJ (20 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Crew Leader Safely performing all aspects of arboriculture, including: Tree identification Tree risk assessments Pruning Removals Cabling and bracing Root collar excavations Properly maintaining and...

Arborist Crew Leader

  • Denville, NJ (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Denville, NJ (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities 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...

Arborist - Sales

  • North Haledon, NJ (5 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • North Haledon, NJ (5 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Education/Training Two or four year degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environment Sciences, Biological Sciences, or equivalent....

Commercial Sales Arborist

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

SavATree Commercial Sales Arborist in New York , New York Job Summary As a Commercial Sales Arborist your focus will be to develop, grow and support your assigned sales territory.This role will involve...

Arborist Trainee Internship

  • Congers, NY (14 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Congers, NY (14 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

The Davey Tree Expert Company Arborist Trainee Internship in Congers , New York Arborist Trainee Internship Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Spring Valley, NY Additional Locations:...

Arborist Trainee Internship

  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Locations: Spring Valley, NY Additional Locations: West Nyack, NY, Congers, NY, Ramsey, NJ Work Site: On Site Req ID: 208184 Position Overview Spring - Summer 2025 Arborist...

Plant & Tree Care Technician

  • Elmsford, NY (16 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Elmsford, NY (16 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications What We're Seeking: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Ability to complete the Davey landscape...

Climbing Arborist

  • Morris Plains, NJ (22 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (22 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients....

Arborist Sales Trainee

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record Strong interpersonal and communication skills Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science,...

Arborist Liaison

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

This role requires a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture, the successful candidate will support the agencys design Consultants and in-house Design teams in creating and...

Sales Arborist- Monster Tree Service of Rockland and Westchester Counties

  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain arborist certification through continuing education credits....

Sales Arborist Representative

  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Must obtain ISA Certified Arborist after hire Required: Valid driver's license Regional plant and horticulture knowledge Required: Previous...

Arborist Ground Person

  • Waldwick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waldwick, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in: Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning trees Rigging...

Arborist I

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description AECOM is seeking an Arborist for New Your City including Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island....

Arborist - Crew Leader/Foreperson

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

At Lewis, we provide the stability of a long-standing, employee-owned company with the progressive nature of a growing, improvement-minded future. We’re the second-largest utility vegetation...

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Arborist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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How to Grow Anything: Make Your Trees and Shrubs Thrive
Discover everything you need to make trees and shrubs a manageable investment. A horticulturist and certified arborist takes you through different landscapes, climates, and seasons to reveal...
Basics of Arboriculture
An individual tree, shrub, vine, or other perennial woody plant is the subject of arboriculture, which encompasses the cultivation, management, and study of these plants. We begin this course by...
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Salary for Arborist Jobs in Waldwick, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Arborist positions.



Highest Education Level

Arborists in Waldwick, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
20.4%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Arborists in Waldwick, NJ
None
21.5%
10+ years
20.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
8-10 years
14.5%
1-2 years
5.7%
6-8 years
1.9%


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