Utility Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Pickering; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA program

Employee stock purchase after 6 months

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is seeking an experienced Utility Arborist to support major electric utility clients across Pickering, Ontario. This full-time, on-site role involves line clearance, pruning, and removal work, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

You will operate with ground crew and leaders, handling equipment such as chainsaws and aerial lifts. The position requires arborist certification, relevant line clearance experience, a valid Ontario driver’s license, and the

Qualifications

• Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.
• Line clearance certification preferred.
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience.
• Understanding of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 1 year experience.
• Valid provincial driver’s license; 5-ton vehicle license and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Prefer forestry, horticulture or landscaping background.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 way.
• Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Responsible for job site setup and cleanup.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Tree trimming

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

5-ton vehicle operation

Air brake endorsement

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Pickering, Ontario

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 228470

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 required.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• $28-$40/hour. Wage will be determined based on education, experience, and relevant qualifications or certifications.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program.
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers 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.

Davey Tree Expert Co. 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.

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