Utility Arborist Apprentice

Environmental Career Center; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Arborist Apprentice and embark on a rewarding journey in arboriculture. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting Arborists while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. The company is committed to your growth, offering ongoing training and opportunities to become a certified Arborist. With full-time, year-round employment and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about the environment and looking to make a difference in their community. Don't miss your chance to work with a team that values safety, teamwork, and professional development.

Benefits

Daily Per Diem

Hotel Expenses Covered

Ongoing Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase

Excellent Benefits Package

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and work safely as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Arborists in tree maintenance and site cleanup.
• Perform safety inspections and control traffic as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing Gear

Job description

Additional Locations: Travel Required

Primary Locations: British Columbia, Vancouver, 1541 West 75th Avenue, V6P 6Z7, British Columbia, Port Coquitlam, 550 Sherling Place Unit 1210, V3B 0J6

Requisition ID: 190693

Position Overview

As a Utility 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 while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized site. In time, Davey Tree would look to support the apprentice in becoming a certified Arborist. The pay rate for this position is $27.83 - $31.54 per hour.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Previous arboriculture/horticulture experience.
• Utility line clearing experience an asset.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition.
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Excellent benefits package and RRSP matching program.
• 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. 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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