Spray Applicator Technician

Davey Tree Expert Co; Martensville, Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a role that combines travel and hands-on work in vegetation management. This position involves applying herbicides to maintain safety along utility corridors and power distribution stations. With extensive travel across Alberta and Saskatchewan, you will gain valuable experience while ensuring environmental standards are met. The company offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for advancement. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to safety, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Hotel costs covered

Tax-free living allowance

Ongoing training

Safety and protective clothing provided

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; herbicidal application experience preferred.
• Must possess a class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
• Maintain records of herbicide use and equipment.
• Operate herbicide applicator and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Herbicide applicator

Tablets

Windows

Excel

Heavy equipment

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:
Additional Locations: Saskatchewan and extensive travel
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 206405

Position Overview

In this role, you will travel across Alberta and Saskatchewan to support our clients in ensuring access and safety is maintained along utility corridors and power distribution stations. All prospective employees must possess a class 5 driver's license and have access to a vehicle to travel to our Nisku AB office for training and mobilization.

This challenging position entails applying herbicides to manage brush and noxious weeds on utility facilities, power line and industrial rights-of-ways, wind turbines, and roadways. The application of herbicides varies from selective backpack treatments to large-scale foliar treatments utilizing 1-ton trucks, all-terrain vehicles, and/or heavy equipment.

Job Duties

• Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
• Maintain meticulous records of herbicide use, inventory, and equipment.
• Operate herbicide applicator, adhering to all company and environmental standards.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
• Manage customer service expectations.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; however, herbicidal application experience is preferred.
• Asset: Air brakes, herbicide applicators certificate, H2S, WHIMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, ATV training, and heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and proficiency using tablets, Windows, and Excel are strongly encouraged and required for all potential crew leaders.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Extensive travel is required for this role. Hotel costs are covered by Davey Tree and virtually all expenses are covered.
• Wages are dependent on prior experience and certifications. Earning potential throughout the season for those interested in additional training to become crew foreperson or operate specialized equipment, or looking for potential full-time employment.
• Wage: $20.00 - $27.00 along with a $50 tax-free living allowance paid for out-of-town work.
• Start date expected beginning of May and end approximately August/September.
• Davey provides all safety and protective clothing required, but new employees must provide their own CSA steel-toed rubber boots.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Davey provides ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

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. The Davey 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.