Utility Tree Trimmer / Certified Utility Arborist

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is seeking a Certified Utility Arborist / Utility Tree Trimmer to lead a team in the management of vegetation for utility companies. Join a company that values safety, integrity, and employee ownership, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

Compensated travel time

Live out allowance

Employee Ownership potential

Qualifications

• Certified Utility Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer (challenging exam allowed).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to adhere to the company's Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Direct tree trimming crew and ensure safety practices.
• Trim/remove trees using various equipment.
• Inspect tools and equipment for proper working condition.

Skills

Tree Identification

Arboriculture Techniques

Safety Practices

Education

Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT)

Job description

The Position : Certified Utility Arborist / Utility Tree Trimmer

Type : Full-time

Reports To : Project Manager

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 of 10 days on and 4 days off
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Employee Ownership potential

Key Responsibilities :

• Assign, instruct, and direct tree trimmers, equipment operators and groundworkers.
• Trim and / or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using saws / pruners.
• Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways.
• Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
• Ensure on-the-job safety practices are followed by all crew members.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

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 drivers’ license with a clean driving record.
• 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.