Tree Climber - Pruning, Rigging & Canopy Care

Brightview Landscapes Ltd.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays per year

Paid time off for vacation/sick leave

Job summary

Brightview Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber II to perform intermediate tree care, pruning, cabling and removals in outdoor work sites. You’ll assist the team with debris removal and site clearing, while safely navigating canopies and operating equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, and blowers.

Responsibilities include using hand tools, configuring basic rigging, adhering to PPE standards, and maintaining a safe work zone.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow directions and established procedures for roping and rigging, equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations using weight, volume and distance relevant to arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Perform pruning and limb removal on ground and in trees up to 100 feet.
• Access trees safely per company protocols and work in the canopy when required.
• Operate and maintain powered equipment such as chippers, trucks and blowers.
• Use chainsaw techniques both ground-based and canopy-based.
• Use hand tools to perform tree care tasks.
• Design basic rigging systems to remove branches and trees safely.
• Wear PPE per industry standards and company protocols.
• Maintain a safe, organized work zone and prevent property damage.
• Implement plans to prevent injuries during operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and interpret docs

Ability to write routine reports

Mathematical operations

Education

EHAP/First-Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Brightview Landscapes LLC is seeking a Climber II to perform intermediate tree care, pruning, cabling and removals in outdoor work sites. You’ll assist the team with debris removal and site clearing, while safely navigating canopies and operating equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, and blowers.

Responsibilities include using hand tools, configuring basic rigging, adhering to PPE standards, and maintaining a safe work zone.