Entry-Level Arborist: Pruning, Canopy Work & Safety

BrightView; Town of Russia (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber I to operate in trees performing pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection and removals as part of our tree care team.

The role supports field operations including site clearing, debris removal, and safe, efficient work in outdoor environments. Candidates should be able to follow procedures, use PPE, and communicate hazards and progress to the crew and 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 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<ul><li>Communicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standards</li><li>Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area</li></ul>
• 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 Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber I to operate in trees performing pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection and removals as part of our tree care team.

The role supports field operations including site clearing, debris removal, and safe, efficient work in outdoor environments. Candidates should be able to follow procedures, use PPE, and communicate hazards and progress to the crew and public.