Entry-Level Arborist: Tree Climber & Driver

BrightView; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes LLC in San Diego is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level role performs pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals, and supports site clearing and debris disposal. You will use PPE and comply with safety standards while working outdoors.

You will operate basic equipment, communicate with climbers and the public, and follow procedures to prevent injuries and property damage.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
• Able to follow directions and 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 varied instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations using weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to estimate weight, volume and distance for arboricultural tasks.
• Effective communication with climbers via hand signals and with the public around work areas.
• Ready to become EHAP, First-Aid and CPR certified.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal.
• Access a tree safely according to company protocols and manage canopy movement.
• Safely operate powered equipment such as chippers, trucks, and blowers.
• Apply basic to intermediate chainsaw techniques.
• Use hand tools to perform tree care tasks.
• Wear PPE per industry standards and company protocols.
• Maintain a safe and organized work zone.
• Communicate using hand signals with climbers and direct the public around work areas.
• Follow plans to prevent property damage and personal injury.

Skills

Tree care

Pruning

Chainsaw techniques

Safety compliance

Communication

Equipment operation

Tools

Chippers

Trucks

Blowers

Hand tools

Chainsaw

Job description

BrightView Landscapes LLC in San Diego is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level role performs pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and removals, and supports site clearing and debris disposal. You will use PPE and comply with safety standards while working outdoors.

You will operate basic equipment, communicate with climbers and the public, and follow procedures to prevent injuries and property damage.