Tree Climber

Brightview; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape company in Memphis is seeking a Tree Climber to join their team. Responsibilities include performing general tree care, ensuring safety, and maintaining climbing gear. Ideal candidates will have previous climbing experience and the ability to obtain necessary certifications. The company values a supportive working environment and offers competitive salaries along with benefits like paid time off and health coverage.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401k savings plan

Qualifications

• Previous climbing experience preferred.
• Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, and tree removals.
• Use proper techniques to trim trees and clear debris.
• Ensure work area safety for the public.
• Maintain climbing gear and equipment.
• Follow Company safety policies.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Climbing experience

Ability to follow directions

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Overview

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Tree Climber. Can you picture yourself here?

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’d do:

• Tree Climbers are responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection and tree removals.
• Using proper pruning techniques; assisting in process of trimming trees, clearing and chipping tree debris, and disposing of tree debris
• Ensuring that the work area beneath and around the trees is clear and properly marked so that the public will be safe from falling debris
• Maintaining climbing gear and tree care equipment to be sure that all equipment and tools are safe and in working order for high quality and safe service
• Ensuring that all crew members follow Company safety policies and procedures
• Must be willing to work mandated overtime during holidays, after hours, weekends as needed when responding to emergencies

Qualifications

• Previous climbing experience
• Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid and CPR

Nice to have

• Ability to successfully follow directions and complete requests
• Strong work ethic
• Good communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish)

What to know about working here

Here at BrightView, we’re as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about caring for each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you’re looking to join a team of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you just might have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

Growth and Benefits

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. In addition to best-in-class opportunities and competitive salary, you may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Start Your Bright New Career Journey

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.