Utility Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tree care service provider in Canada is looking for a Utility Arborist to provide tree trimming and removal services for electric utility providers. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, experience in utility tree trimming, and a commitment to safety. Full-time, year-round position with excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP Program

Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in electric utility tree trimming or climbing.
• Valid provincial driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services.
• Operates as an active crew member.
• Performs tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully.

Skills

Tree pruning

Tree removal

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation

Line clearance certification

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

First Aid certification

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Position Overview

As a Utility Arborist you get to apply your skills for our larger customers across electric delivery. 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
• 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.
• Including but not limited to :
• 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 preferred.
• Line clearance certification preferred.
• Electric utility tree trimming / climbing experience.
• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Program
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

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.