Arborist Apprentice: Canopy Pruning & Safety

BrightView; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView in Murray, Utah is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level role performs pruning, cabling, bracing and removals under supervision while supporting the crew in site cleanup and debris disposal.

You will safely access trees, operate basic equipment, use PPE, and follow company safety protocols. Physical stamina and good communication are essential; certifications in First Aid/CPR may be pursued.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
• Able 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

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. Safely and efficiently move throughout the canopy and remove branches without causing damage or injury
• 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
• Effectively 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 safe and organized work zone
• Effectively implement plans to prevent property damage and personal injury during tree care operations

Job description

BrightView in Murray, Utah is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level role performs pruning, cabling, bracing and removals under supervision while supporting the crew in site cleanup and debris disposal.

You will safely access trees, operate basic equipment, use PPE, and follow company safety protocols. Physical stamina and good communication are essential; certifications in First Aid/CPR may be pursued.