Groundperson [Arborist Assistant]

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

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. is seeking employees to provide groundwork support for trimming operations. This full-time job requires outdoor work and offers a competitive pay rate between $20 and $24 per hour. The role includes operating chainsaws, maintaining job sites, and adhering to safety policies. A valid driver’s license is necessary, as is the ability to lift heavy materials. There are also training opportunities and a commitment to your personal development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Excellent benefits package

RRSP/TFSA Matching Program

Employee ownership and stock purchase options

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Experience in landscape/horticulture considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers, loading brush materials.
• Support Crew Leader with site setup and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Commitment to safety

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Willingness to become a certified arborist

Valid provincial driver’s license

Air brake endorsement (considered an asset)

Job description

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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Victoria, British Columbia
Additional Locations:Travel may be required throughout the year
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:211720

Position Overview

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. A career with Davey means you’ll be able to take care of your family and responsibilities at home while still getting your daily dose of adventure.

The pay rate for this position is $20-$24 per hour depending on experience and education.

Job Duties

• Provide groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Operate chainsaws and chippers while efficiently loading brush materials.
• Support Crew Leader with site setup, debris removal, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain job sites through raking and leaf blowing.
• Safely rig down tree limbs.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset.
• Team player with a commitment to safety and a drive for personal growth and development.

Additional Information

• Full-time, year-round employment with seasonal positions also available.
• Pay rate of $20-$24 per hour depending on experience and education.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Matching Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 monthsof service.
• Employee Referral Program and other employee 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.

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.