Arborist Apprentice: Climb, Prune & Drive Safely

BrightView Holdings, Inc.; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401k with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes LLC is looking for a Climber I to join our tree care team in Murrieta, CA. You will perform pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, work in canopies and on the ground, and support debris disposal while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You must follow company protocols, operate power equipment, use PPE, and communicate with climbers and the public. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities to grow within BrightView.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture or related field.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and inspections.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate using standard hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal (up to 60 feet).
• Access trees safely and move through canopy; prevent damage or injury.
• Operate powered equipment like chippers, trucks and blowers.
• Use chainsaw techniques on ground and in canopy.
• Use hand tools to perform tree care tasks and maintain PPE.
• Maintain safe and organized work zones and follow safety plans.
• Coordinate with climbers to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Tree climbing

Pruning & limb removal

Rigging & roping

Chainsaw operation

Ground crew support

Safety protocols & PPE

Communication with team

Education

Basic safety training

EHAP certification

First-Aid & CPR training

Tools

Chipper

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Ropes & rigging gear

Hand tools (saws, rakes)

Job description

BrightView Landscapes LLC is looking for a Climber I to join our tree care team in Murrieta, CA. You will perform pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, work in canopies and on the ground, and support debris disposal while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You must follow company protocols, operate power equipment, use PPE, and communicate with climbers and the public. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities to grow within BrightView.