Utility Arborist

Environmental Career Center; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks a Utility Arborist to provide tree trimming and line-clearing services across multiple locations in Hamilton, Ontario. This full-time role offers excellent benefits, ongoing training, and employee ownership options, supported by a strong team in a safety-focused work environment.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP Program

Ongoing training

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Line clearance and tree trimming experience.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services.
• Operates as an active crew member.
• Maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree identification

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation

First Aid certification

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, or Landscaping

Tools

Chainsaw

Chipper

Aerial lift

Job description

Additional Locations:Hamilton and surrounding areas

Primary Locations:Ontario, Hamilton, 182 Chatham Street, L8P 2B6

Requisition ID:190503

Position Overview

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

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 set up, clean up.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.
• Line clearance certification.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Program
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program and other company 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.

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