Canopy Tree Climber I — Pruning & Care

Brightvie; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber I to perform general tree care, including pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, both on the ground and in trees up to 60 feet. You will support the team with site work and debris handling while following safety protocols.

The role requires ability to access trees safely, operate equipment such as chippers and chainsaws, and communicate effectively with climbers and the public.

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
• Effective communication using hand signals to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standards
• Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area

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

Skills

Pruning

Chainsaw

Ground work

Canopy work

PPE compliance

Tools

Chippers

Trucks

Blowers

Chainsaws

Job description

BrightView Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber I to perform general tree care, including pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, both on the ground and in trees up to 60 feet. You will support the team with site work and debris handling while following safety protocols.

The role requires ability to access trees safely, operate equipment such as chippers and chainsaws, and communicate effectively with climbers and the public.