Utility Arborist: Electric Line Clearance Pro (Year‑Round)

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

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