Tree Climber ( 47340 Fairmount)

Climber I

The best teams are created and maintained here. Climber I is a beginner level climber position responsible for working in trees to perform general tree care including pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals. Supports team in site clearing and chipping tree debris and disposing of tree debris.

Duties and 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

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Brightview Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time. Compensation pay range : Salary range $24-32. BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and / or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and / or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.