Certified Utility Arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co; Castlegar, Creston, West Kelowna; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Utility Arborist, where you will provide essential tree care services for major electric utility providers. This role involves working across various locations, ensuring the safety and health of trees while meeting client expectations. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will utilize your skills in tree pruning, trimming, and removal. The company values its employees, offering ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about horticulture and environmental services to grow their careers in a stable and employee-owned company.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Employee stock purchase options

Excellent benefits package

RRSP matching program

Paid sick days

Safety boot allowance

Employee referral program

Daily per diem

Hotel and expense coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in tree trimming and removal.
• Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide line clearing and tree trimming services for electric utilities.
• Safely operate tools and equipment for tree maintenance.

Skills

Tree Pruning

Tree Identification

Climbing Skills

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Education

Certified Arborist

Forestry Background

Horticulture Background

Landscaping Background

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial Lifts

Job description

Additional Locations: Castlegar, Creston, Nelson Trails, Kootenay Region

Primary Locations: British Columbia, West Kelowna, 1240 Industrial Road, V1Z 1G5

Requisition ID: 193624

Position Overview

As a Utility Arborist, you will apply your skills for our larger customers across electric delivery and rail. You will support multiple locations across our various contracts, ensuring we meet and deliver on our clients' expectations.

The pay rate for this position is $37.11 - $41.18.

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 setup and cleanup.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Seasonal positions also available.
• 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.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. 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.