Certified Utility Arborist / UTT

HML Landscape Design & Construction; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping company is seeking a Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) or Certified Utility Arborist (CUA) for work in and around Edmonton. The role involves assessing and treating trees, planning landscaped environments, and requires up to 75% travel. Qualifications include UTT or CUA accreditation, 3+ years as an Arborist, and CSTS training. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic and the ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s (air brakes) license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check.
• Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around Edmonton.
• Assess trees and shrubs and apply treatments as needed.
• Plan and construct landscaped environments.

Skills

UTT or CUA accreditation

3+ years of experience as an Arborist

CSTS training

Strong work ethic

Physically capable of lifting +50 lbs

Job description

HML is looking for a Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) or Certified Utility Arborist (CUA).

Job duties

• Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around Edmonton and surrounding areas
• 50-75% travel away from home required
• Assess trees and shrubs and apply treatments as needed
• Plan and construct landscaped environments including trees, shrubs, lawns and other landscape structures
• Plant and move trees
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease
• Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools
• Pruning and shaping trees
• Chipping branches
• Grinding tree stumps
• Assisting with tree felling
• Assisting with ropes and rigging
• Aerial lift operation
• Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment
• Delimbing and bucking trees
• Climbing trees
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products
• Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment
• Follow all OH&S, municipal and traffic legislation and,
• Operate according to the company’s safety standards
• Landscaping Projects
• Dependable Team player
• Physically fit and able to lift moderate weight (30 – 50 lbs)
• Snow removal in the winter
• Landscape equipment and tools regular maintenance

Skills / Requirements

• UTT or CUA accreditation
• 3+ years of experience as an Arborist
• CSTS training (required)
• Leadership for Safety Excellence training (is an asset); Valid Driver’s (air brakes) license with clean driver’s abstract
• Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check
• Ability to work long hours (10 – 12 hours per day)
• Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions; Physically and capable of lifting +50lbs>
• Strong work ethic; Safety conscious
• Must be able to legally work in Canada