Climber III in Santa Clara California United States
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Climber III
Location Santa Clara CA United States
Date Posted Mar 18 2026
Req number JR12964
Job Type Regular Full Time
Pay Range 32 - 36
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Job Summary
Climber III is an advanced 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 advanced tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to large-sized trees up to 150 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 and entire trees without causing damage or injury
Advanced skills in the safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers trucks and blowers
Advanced chainsaw skills and demonstrate mastery of 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
Effectively design and configure advanced rigging systems to facilitate the safe removal of branches and entire trees
Proficient in all phases of technical tree removals and rigging on compound jobs incorporating the use of cranes and other heavy equipment
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
Education and Experience
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
Physical Demands
Requirements
Be at least 18 years old 21 if operating company provided vehicles
Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
Able to safely operate landscaping equipment e.g. mowers trimmers blowers edgers.
Able to bend stop and twist continuously throughout the day and perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools e.g. shovels rakes
You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment e.g. safety shoes high-visibility clothing hand protection eye protection hearing protection head protection
Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid drivers license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends or holidays if needed.
Ability to maintain in your possession at all times required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment
Ability to work outdoorsindoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions e.g. temperatures more than 100°F temperatures below 32°F various levels of humidity
Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Work outdoors near automotive traffic bodies of water fumes dust mechanical andor electrical hazards.
Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
Brightview Landscapes LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation
Pay Range
32 - 36
BrightView offers a suite or 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 andor sick leave tuition reimbursement andor potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
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