Certified Utility Arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 56,674 - 65,298; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and career advancement

Employee owned company benefits

Paid Sick Days

Safety Boot Allowance

Daily Per Diem

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co is looking for a Utility Arborist in Nanaimo, BC, to provide tree trimming and line clearing services for major utilities. The ideal candidate must possess a Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation, with experience in climbing and trimming trees safely.

This position offers full-time year-round employment, ongoing training, and excellent benefits including RRSP matching and paid sick days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in tree trimming or related field.
• Understanding of safely ascending tree canopies at various heights.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide line clearing and tree trimming services for utilities.
• Operate effectively as part of the crew.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation

Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience

Tree and shrub identification skills

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Valid provincial driver’s license

Education

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations: Vancouver Island
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226037

Position Overview

As a Utility Arborist you get to apply your skills for our customers across various utilities. You will support multiple service points across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.

The pay rate for this position is $41.14- $47.40.

Job Duties

• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers and rail customers
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Responsible for job site set up, clean up.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 3 years experience.
• Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Seasonal positions also available
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP matching program
• Paid Sick Days (BC Only)
• Safety Boot Allowance (BC Only)
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks
• Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.