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Climber III (41/III)

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

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 ...

BrightView Landscapes

Climber III (41/III)

Tualatin, OR

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

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 ...

BrightView

Climber II (41/II)

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Perform intermediate tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to large-sized trees (up to 100 feet in height) * Access a tree safely according to company ...

BrightView Landscapes

Climber II (41/II)

Tualatin, OR

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Perform intermediate tree care operations such as pruning and limb removal on the ground and in small to large-sized trees (up to 100 feet in height) * Access a tree safely according to company ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman

Albany, OR · On-site

$27.75 - $38/hr

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman

Albany, OR

$27.75 - $38/hr

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman

Albany, OR · On-site

$27.75 - $38/hr

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Stayton, OR · On-site

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Stayton, OR · On-site

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Dallas, OR · On-site

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Dallas, OR · On-site

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Albany, OR · On-site

The Advanced Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman

Stayton, OR · On-site

$29 - $39.75/hr

The Advanced Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Albany, OR · On-site

The Advanced Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman

Stayton, OR

$29 - $39.75/hr

The Advanced Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This ...

Prevish Tree Service

Climbing Arborist

Redmond, OR · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

... tree work. This includes climbing, rigging, directing crews on the job and acting as point of contact for the job. This position also includes: Understanding and performing all aspects of pruning ...

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How much do tree pruning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree pruning in Oregon is $30.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.65 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is tree pruning?

A Tree Pruning job involves trimming and cutting branches to improve a tree's health, appearance, and safety. This process removes dead or diseased limbs, promotes new growth, and reduces potential hazards. Tree pruning is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the tree and preventing damage to property or people. Professionals use specialized tools and techniques to ensure the best results while preserving the tree’s natural shape and strength.

What does a tree pruning specialist do?

A typical day for a tree pruning professional involves assessing the health and structure of trees, determining which limbs need to be cut for safety, aesthetics, or tree health, and using various hand and power tools to perform precise cuts. You may work on both residential and commercial properties, often collaborating with a team of arborists or groundskeepers to ensure that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The job is physically active and usually outdoors, so being comfortable working in different weather conditions is important. Additionally, safety briefings, equipment checks, and cleaning up debris are routine parts of the daily workflow.

What skills and qualifications are needed for tree pruning?

To thrive in Tree Pruning, you need solid knowledge of tree species, pruning techniques, and basic arboriculture, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job experience; formal certifications like ISA Certified Tree Worker can be advantageous. Competence in using hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, climbing gear, and sometimes aerial lifts is typically expected. Attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, and strong communication help you excel in this physically demanding role. These skills ensure both the safety of personnel and the health and proper maintenance of trees, which are essential for client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

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Infographic showing various Tree Pruning job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $64,151 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Climber III (41/III)

BrightView

Tualatin, OR • On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

BrightView Landscapes rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 36 rated gardening and landscaping

Job description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
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, 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 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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