Travel‑Ready Grounds Crew Associate – Tree Care

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA Program

Stock purchase after 6 months

Employee Referral Program

Other company perks

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Grounds Person to support crews on ground work, site setup and safety.

You will assist climbers and trimmers, perform groundwork, operate chainsaw and chipper, and help with debris removal, with travel to out-of-town sites 5+ weeks.

Full-time year-round position with wages of $20-$24 per hour, benefits, RRSP/TFSA, stock purchase after 6 months, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years arboriculture experience required.
• Willing to work out of town 5+ weeks at a time.
• Valid provincial driver’s license; 5-ton license and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Willingness to work toward becoming a certified arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Chipper and chainsaw operation/loading brush.
• Assist Crew leader in job-site setup, debris removal, cleanup and equipment maintenance.
• Abide by industry safety policies and procedures.
• Raking up / leaf blowing job sites.
• Rigging down limbs.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Out-of-town travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Job description

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Grounds Person to support crews on ground work, site setup and safety.

You will assist climbers and trimmers, perform groundwork, operate chainsaw and chipper, and help with debris removal, with travel to out-of-town sites 5+ weeks.

Full-time year-round position with wages of $20-$24 per hour, benefits, RRSP/TFSA, stock purchase after 6 months, and ongoing training opportunities.