Certified Utility Arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co; Nanaimo; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Arborist, where your skills will support various utilities across beautiful Vancouver Island. This role offers year-round employment with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training. You'll be responsible for tree pruning, trimming, and removal, ensuring safety and quality in service delivery. With a strong commitment to employee development, this organization offers excellent benefits, including an employee stock purchase plan and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about arboriculture and looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Ongoing Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase

Excellent Benefits Package

Paid Sick Days

Safety Boot Allowance

Employee Referral Program

Daily Per Diem

Hotel Expenses Covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in tree trimming and removal.
• Strong tree and shrub identification skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide line clearing and tree trimming services for utilities.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain job site cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Tree Identification

Climbing Skills

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Education

Certified Arborist

Forestry Background

Horticulture Background

Landscaping Background

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial Lifts

Job description

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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations:Vancouver Island
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:211005

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 $39.94 - $44.33.

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 6 months 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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.