Tree Climber: Canopy Pruning & Safe Rigging

BrightView Holdings, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid holidays

PTO (vacation/sick leave)

Tuition reimbursement

Potential variable pay

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes LLC in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level climber handles pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, and assists with site clearing and debris disposal under the supervision of senior crew members.

Work is outdoors in varied weather; you must follow safety protocols, use PPE, and may pursue EHAP/First-Aid/CPR certification. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have prior climbing experience.
• Ability to follow procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Read and interpret safety and operating instructions and manuals.
• Strong communication and math skills for measurements and weight estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal in ground and trees up to 60 feet tall.
• Access trees safely and move through canopy while removing branches without damage or injury.
• Operate powered equipment (chippers, trucks, blowers) safely.
• Use hand tools like saws, pruners, rakes, and shovels with PPE per standards.
• Maintain safe and organized work zone and prevent property damage or injury.

Skills

Climbing experience

Job description

BrightView Landscapes LLC in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Climber I to join our tree care team. This entry-level climber handles pruning, cabling, bracing, and removals, and assists with site clearing and debris disposal under the supervision of senior crew members.

Work is outdoors in varied weather; you must follow safety protocols, use PPE, and may pursue EHAP/First-Aid/CPR certification. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and career growth opportunities.