Arborist Foreperson [UTTUTWCUA]
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Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited
Locations:Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Additional Locations:Travel is Required.
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:224241
As a Foreperson you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week ensuring the job is done right on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.
- Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
- Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks.
- Manage customer service expectations.
- Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers and rail customers.
- 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 ways.
- Properly maintain prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws chippers aerial lifts and more.
- Responsible for job site set up clean up.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
- Line clearance certification.
- Certified Utility Arborist Utility Arborist Utility Tree Trimmer qualification required.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid provincial drivers license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Occasional overtime required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Excellent Benefits package RRSP/TFSA and careers advancement opportunities.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Davey provides ongoing training.
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 theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .
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About Company
With over 130 years of experience, you can rely on Davey’s safe, professional tree services for your home, like tree trimming, tree health inspections, tree removal, tree fertilization, and cabling and bracing. Find a local office near you to schedule a free tree consultation today.
