BVLS - Tree Care Climber; Irvine

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

• 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.

• Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
• Able to successfully follow directions and established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Read and interpret documents such as sales orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to calculate or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operations.
• Apply critical thinking skills to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Effective communication skills:
  • Communicate using hand signals with climbers to ensure safety and to perform work within acceptable standards.
  • Communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area.
• Able to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid and CPR.
• Strong work ethic.

• Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required).
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day.

• Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Requires protective clothing and personal devices:
  Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, long sleeved shirts, and work boots.

$30-$32

Bright View 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.

Brightview Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.