Utility Arborist - UTT / CUA

lucastree; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 109,602,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Lucas Tree Experts is seeking a qualified Utility Arborist to join our Winnipeg, MB team. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $34–$40 with a $3,200 signing bonus upon EHAP and bucket operator sign-off.

Ideal candidates hold UTT or CUA Arborist certification, a Class 3 license with air brake, and are prepared for a full-time outdoor role with safety certifications. Training and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.
• Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
• Must have a current Class 3 license with air brake.
• Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.).
• Must be willing to work at varying heights up to 75 feet.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck & operate equipment safely.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and WHMIS Certifications.
• All offers are contingent on successful completion of a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a criminal background check and motor vehicle abstract.

Responsibilities

• Manual removal of vegetation from work areas.
• Safely operating various forestry equipment (Arial lift, elevator lift, woodchipper w/ winch, giraffe, hydraulic equipment, chainsaws).
• Performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

Skills

Arborist certification

Safety training

Bucket truck operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

UTT/CUA Arborist certification

Class 3 License with Air Brake

Job description

Qualified Utility Arborist - Winnipeg, MB

$3200 Signing Bonus
$34 - $40 per hour

Are you a qualified UTT or CUA Arborist looking for a change? Lucas Tree Experts is growing!

Lucas Tree Experts, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Qualified Utility Arborist. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, experienced and willing to grow with us and build a career. The ideal candidate will currently hold either a Utility Tree Trimmer of Alberta or Certified Utility Arboristof British Columbia certification. In addition a Class 3 License with Air Brake is required.

All UTT/CUA positions will require verification of experience through a mixture of certifications, documentation, log books, and observation/verifications with qualified personnel.

Signing Bonus - $3200 - with completion of the Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) and Bucket Operator skill set sign-off verified by the Lucas Tree Experts Safety Department.

Why Lucas Tree Experts?

Lucas Tree Experts is a leading vegetation management company with over 100 years of experience specializing in utility, municipal, and right-of-way services. Lucas Tree doesn't just offer a job, but a career with advancement opportunities.

Meaningful work: Professionals at Lucas Tree Experts contribute to public safety and utility reliability through sustainable vegetation management. Safety-first culture: Our crews maintain high standards, multiple certifications, and best in class equipment to protect our crews while delivering high quality work. Advancement: Lucas Tree Experts is growing and has a strong culture of employee growth and promoting from within.

• Strong safety-first culture
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP with company match
• Work outdoors and gain independence

This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labour opportunity. Duties: manual removal of vegetation from work areas, safely operating various forestry equipment (Arial lift, elevator lift, woodchipper w/ winch, giraffe, hydraulic equipment, chainsaws) and performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work 45 hours weekly.

Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.

Must have a current Class 3 license with air brake.

Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)

Must be willing to work at varying heights up to 75 feet.

Must be willing and able to learn how to run a bucket truck & operate equipment safely. Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and WHIMIS Certifications. Must be able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a criminal background check and motor vehicle abstract.

Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.

Lucas Tree Expertsoffers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offersafety and bonus incentive programs as well as a complete benefits package.

Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!

*Please Note:Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.