Spray Applicator Technician

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Nisku; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Spray Applicator Technician to support clients in accessing and maintaining safety along utility corridors in Manitoba. Candidates will apply herbicides to manage vegetation and maintain safety standards. This entry-level position offers extensive training, travel reimbursements, and the potential for advancement in a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Hotel costs covered for travel

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; however, herbicidal application experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in using tablets

Proficiency in Windows

Proficiency in Excel

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

Education

Valid provincial driver’s license

Herbicide applicators certificate (asset)

H2S Training (asset)

Standard First Aid with CPR (asset)

ATV training (asset)

Heavy equipment operating experience (asset)

Job description

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Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Nisku, Alberta

Additional Locations: Extensive Travel Across MANITOBA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 210179

Position Overview

In this role, you will travel across MANITOBA as you work to support our clients to ensure access and safety is maintained along utility corridors and power distribution stations. Any perspective employees must possess a class 5 drivers license and have access to a or vehicle.

This challenging position entails applying herbicides with the purpose of managing 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.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.
• 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 a 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.
• 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.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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