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BrightView Landscapes

Tree Crew Leader

Tualatin, OR · On-site

The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning ...

BrightView

Tree Crew Leader

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning ...

Joe Grab Tree Service Inc

Tree Climber

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Locally owned and operated Tree Service is hiring for experienced Tree Climber positions. Climbing ... Looking for hard and independent workers, good time management skills that can run their own crew ...

Joe Grab Tree Service Inc

Tree Climber

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Locally owned and operated Tree Service is hiring for experienced Tree Climber positions. Climbing ... Looking for hard and independent workers, good time management skills that can run their own crew ...

SavATree LLC

Tree Climber-Crew Lead

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$38 - $43/hr

Crew Lead Tree Climber Must reside in or near Vancouver, OR What We Offer At SavATree, your success is our priority. Here's how we invest in you: * Compensation : Competitive pay based on experience ...

SavATree LLC

Tree Climber-Crew Lead

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$38 - $43/hr

Crew Lead Tree Climber **Must reside in or near McMinnville, OR or Salem, OR What We Offer At SavATree, your success is our priority. Here's how we invest in you: * Compensation : Competitive pay ...

A Plus Tree

Crew Leader

Portland, OR · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

A Plus Tree, LLC is seeking a Crew Leader for the day-to-day support of our Tree workers' crews. Our Crew Leaders are responsible for building a high-performing team by coaching, training, and ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$22 - $30.25/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Medford, OR · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Medford, OR · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

Bartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Climber

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$22 - $30.25/hr

As an Arborist Climber, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew with the primary responsibility of tree climbing and assisting Arborist Crew Leaders in performing all tree and shrub care ...

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What is a tree crew?

Tree crew workers are professionals who specialize in the care, maintenance, and removal of trees. Their duties often include pruning branches, removing dead or hazardous trees, clearing debris, and sometimes planting new trees. Tree crew members use specialized equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, and climbing gear to safely perform their work, often at significant heights. They play a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of urban and natural environments by managing tree growth and addressing any risks posed by damaged or diseased trees.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a tree crew member?

To thrive as a Tree Crew member, you need knowledge of arboriculture techniques, physical fitness, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with chainsaws, wood chippers, rigging equipment, and safety certifications like OSHA or ISA credentials is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and attention to safety help individuals excel in this physically demanding role. These abilities are vital to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality tree care operations in various environments.

What are common challenges faced by tree crew members, and how can new hires prepare for them?

Tree crew members often encounter challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, handling heavy equipment safely, and maintaining communication within the team during complex operations. New hires can prepare by developing physical stamina, familiarizing themselves with safety protocols, and actively participating in team briefings. Emphasizing attention to detail and adaptability will help ensure both personal safety and project success in this physically demanding but rewarding role.

What is the difference between Tree Crew vs Arborist?

AspectTree CrewArborist
CertificationsBasic safety and equipment trainingCertified Arborist certification (e.g., ISA)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, physically demanding, team-basedOutdoor, specialized, often independent or supervisory
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with tree cutting, hauling, and cleanupTree health assessment, pruning, planting, and removal

Tree Crew members typically perform physical tasks like cutting and cleanup under supervision, while Arborists are trained specialists who assess tree health and perform complex pruning or removals. Both roles work outdoors in similar environments, but Arborists usually hold certifications and have more advanced responsibilities.

Tree Crew jobs near you
Infographic showing various Tree Crew job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Tree Crew Leader

Tualatin, OR • On-site

BrightView Landscapes
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

BrightView Landscapes rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 38 rated gardening and landscaping

Job description

Description

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Job Summary

  • The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew
  • Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times
  • Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris
  • Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition
  • Review and manage crew schedules
  • Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment
  • Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees
  • Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed
  • Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal

      

Education and Experience:

  • 3 years’ experience in tree care services
  • Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping
  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B
  • Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services
  • Supervisory experience
  • Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

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, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
  • Able to 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 driver’s 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 lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
  • Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
  • 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 outdoors/indoors 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 and/or 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.

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 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.

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