Utility Arborist Apprentice

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Arborist Apprentice, where you will gain hands-on experience in the field while supporting skilled Arborists. This full-time, year-round position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow towards becoming a Certified Arborist. With a commitment to safety and teamwork, you will play a crucial role in maintaining clean and organized job sites. The company values employee development, providing ongoing training and excellent benefits, including a stock purchase program after six months. If you're passionate about the environment and eager to advance your career in arboriculture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA Program

Employee stock purchase after 6 months

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Control lowering ropes and supply tools for tree workers.
• Perform maintenance inspections on equipment and assist crew members.
• Abide by safety policies and ensure job site cleanliness.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Horticulture experience

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Valid provincial driver’s license

Air brake endorsement

Job description

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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations:Collingwood, ON
Additional Locations:Collingwood
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:210153

Position Overview

As an Arborist Apprentice with Davey Tree, you will begin to gain exposure on all aspects of the Arborist role. You will spend your day in the field supporting Arborists all while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized site. In time Davey Tree would look to support the apprentice in becoming a Certified Arborist.

Job Duties

• Control lowering ropes.
• Supply tools for tree workers aloft.
• Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance inspections on equipment.
• Cut, chip and load brush and wood.
• Complete proper job site cleanup.
• Assist other crew members in performing job duties.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Previous arboriculture/horticulture experience.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/ TFSA Program.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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.