Utility Arborist

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,750 after 90 days

Medical and Dental benefits

All equipment provided

Employee ownership potential

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking a full-time Utility Arborist (UTT) to trim, prune and remove trees and branches near power lines and utility infrastructure. You will inspect areas around lines, work in urban and rural settings, and operate equipment such as chainsaws and aerial lifts.

The role requires CUAs/UTTs or eligibility, a valid Class 5 license, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening. Benefits include medical/dental and potential employee ownership, with shifts Monday to

Qualifications

• Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or able to challenge exam.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with less than 6 demerits.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
• Must adhere to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches that pose a risk to power lines, poles, and other utility infrastructure
• Conduct regular inspections of areas around power lines to assess potential hazards posed by trees or branches
• Work in both urban and rural environments, managing vegetation near overhead and underground utility lines
• Use specialized techniques to safely bring down trees without damaging surrounding property, infrastructure, or utility equipment
• Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal
• Train and supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment
• Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules, and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure
• Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance
• Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife
• Other duties as required

Skills

Tree knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

CUA/UA certification or eligibility

First Aid with CPR

Driver's license (Class 5)

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Utility Arborist (UTT)

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Project Manager

_ Wright Tree Service is offering a $3,750 sign on bonus following 90 days of employment _

About Us

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Why Wright Canada Holdings

• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship

• Pay rate of $35 to $40 per hour

• We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots

• Working shifts, Monday to Friday

• Medical and Dental benefits

• Employee Ownership potential

Key Responsibilities

• Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches that pose a risk to power lines, poles, and other utility infrastructure

• Conduct regular inspections of areas around power lines to assess potential hazards posed by trees or branches

• Work in both urban and rural environments, managing vegetation near overhead and underground utility lines

• Use specialized techniques to safely bring down trees without damaging surrounding property, infrastructure, or utility equipment

• Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal

• Train and supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment

• Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules, and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure

• Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance

• Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife

• Other duties as required

Experience and Knowledge Expectations

• Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.

• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing.

• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license with less than 6 demerits

• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain

• Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.

• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.

• Must adhere to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Join Our Team

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West,

Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.