Utility Arborist Apprentice 208346
Utility Arborist Apprentice 208346
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Job Description
Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited
Locations:Vancouver British Columbia
Additional Locations:Lower Mainland
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:208346
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 all 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 $28.94 $32.81 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
- Valid provincial drivers license. Licensed to drive a 5ton 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.
Additional Information
- Full time. Yearround employment.
- Seasonal positions also available.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities including assistance with tuition.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP matching program.
- Paid Sick Days (BC Only).
- Safety Boot Allowance (BC Only).
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks.
- Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.
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 researchdriven 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 industryleading 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 Davey.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email.
Employment Type
Trainee
