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Tree Climber
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Job Summary Entry‑Level Tree Climber responsible for general tree care including, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and debris disposal.
Responsibilities
Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to medium sized trees (up to 60 feet in height).
Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments.
Safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers.
Basic to intermediate chainsaw skills and proficiency in both ground‑based and canopy‑based chainsaw techniques.
Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, rakes, and shovels to perform tree care tasks.
Use task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to industry standards and company protocols.
Maintain a safe and organized work zone.
Implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations.
Qualifications
Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
Ability to follow directions and established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Read and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to calculate or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operations.
Apply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Effective communication skills.
Communicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standards.
Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area.
Able to become certified in EHAP, First‑Aid and CPR.
Strong work ethic.
Physical Demands
Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after‑hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required).
Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day.
Work Environment
Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 °F.
Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Requires protective clothing and personal devices: eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long‑sleeved shirts, and work boots.
Compensation $30 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and variable pay opportunities based on performance.
BrightView Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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Tree Climber
role at
BrightView Landscapes
Job Summary Entry‑Level Tree Climber responsible for general tree care including, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and debris disposal.
Responsibilities
Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to medium sized trees (up to 60 feet in height).
Access a tree safely according to company protocols after having made all the necessary inspections and assessments.
Safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers.
Basic to intermediate chainsaw skills and proficiency in both ground‑based and canopy‑based chainsaw techniques.
Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, pole saws, rakes, and shovels to perform tree care tasks.
Use task specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to industry standards and company protocols.
Maintain a safe and organized work zone.
Implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations.
Qualifications
Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
Ability to follow directions and established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Read and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to calculate or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operations.
Apply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Effective communication skills.
Communicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standards.
Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area.
Able to become certified in EHAP, First‑Aid and CPR.
Strong work ethic.
Physical Demands
Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after‑hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required).
Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day.
Work Environment
Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 °F.
Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Requires protective clothing and personal devices: eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long‑sleeved shirts, and work boots.
Compensation $30 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; paid holidays; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and variable pay opportunities based on performance.
BrightView Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E‑Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.
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