DZ Driver [Groundperson / Arborist]

Davey Tree Expert Co; Fitzroy Harbour; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your office is the great outdoors! As a member of the team, you will engage in exciting tree care tasks, from pruning and removal to safely operating essential equipment. With a commitment to safety and quality, you’ll receive ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. This role not only allows you to work independently or as part of a crew but also ensures you can balance your professional responsibilities with personal life. If you are passionate about nature and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Ongoing training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee stock purchase

Excellent benefits package

RRSP matching program

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in tree services or related field.
• Willingness to obtain Arborist certification and strong tree identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a commercial truck to various job sites and perform vehicle inspections.
• Perform tree pruning, removal, and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree pruning and removal

Tree identification

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

Arborist certification

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Commercial truck

Job description

Primary Locations: Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0

Requisition ID: 204771

At Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You’ll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a crew, you’ll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job – and to do it safely, every day.

Job Duties

• Drive a commercial truck with crew and equipment to various job sites as required.
• Perform and log daily pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain cleanliness of the truck, keeping interior and exterior of vehicle free of debris.
• 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.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Assist the trimmers and foreperson in job site setup, debris removal and cleanup.

Qualifications

• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• 1-3 years experience.
• Arborist certification or willingness to work towards.
• Strong tree, knot 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 required.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

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.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks.

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.