Arborist Assistant

Trusty Tree Services Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Life insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Trusty Tree Services Ltd. is seeking an Arborist Assistant to join our Edmonton-area crew. Based in Sherwood Park, you will support arborists with pruning, removals and rigging, while preparing equipment and maintaining gear for daily operations.

We value a positive attitude, reliable team players, and the ability to communicate with clients. Steel-toed boots and hi-vis gear are required, and daily tailgate safety meetings are part of the routine.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience within the Tree Service industry preferred but not required.
• Able bodied to complete demanding, repetitive motions (walking, bending, lifting). This can be a labour-intensive job.
• Positive attitude, team player, strong work ethic, and ability to communicate with clients.
• Must own a working cell phone that is able to download apps.
• Steel toed boots are required. Hi-vis shirts, coats and other safety gear are supplied.
• Attend Daily Tailgate Meetings.
• Tree Care: Assisting Arborists with Tree/Shrub Pruning, Tree Removals, Rigging, Brush Chipping, Assessing hazards.
• Prepare tree equipment & forestry equipment/gear.
• Safe operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Maintenance of all gear and equipment.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly: Ensure equipment meets company safety standards. (conduct pre-trips, safety job site meetings, safe work practices)

Responsibilities

• Assist Arborists with tree and shrub pruning and removals.
• Rigging and brush chipping support.
• Prepare and maintain forestry equipment and gear.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain gear and equipment to company safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Client communication

Job description

Trusty Tree Services is a locally employee owned, and operated company based in Sherwood Park, serving the Edmonton Area since 2017. We provide services such as tree pruning, tree removals, tree & shrub planting, hazard assessments, stump grinding, brush chipping, landscaping, and more. We are seeking an Arborist Assistant that enjoys working as a team to support individual and company goals. We have our own shop, great yard space, good running equipment and gear. We are looking for someone for immediate hire, that’s able to jump on a crew and go. We offer competitive wages, overtime, and benefits! We also believe in growth opportunities by investing in training and continuous education – you just need to ask!

• Minimum 1 year experience within the Tree Service industry preferred but not required.
• Able bodied to complete demanding, repetitive motions (walking, bending, lifting). This can be a labour-intensive job.
• Positive attitude, team player, strong work ethic, and ability to communicate with clients.
• Must own a working cell phone that is able to download apps.
• Steel toed boots are required. Hi-vis shirts, coats and other safety gear are supplied.
• Attend Daily Tailgate Meetings.
• Tree Care: Assisting Arborists with Tree/Shrub Pruning, Tree Removals, Rigging, Brush Chipping, Assessing hazards.
• Prepare tree equipment & forestry equipment/gear.
• Safe operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Maintenance of all gear and equipment.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly: Ensure equipment meets company safety standards. (conduct pre-trips, safety job site meetings, safe work practices)

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care