Certified Utility Arborist 208351
Certified Utility Arborist 208351
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Job Description
Company:Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited
Locations:Nanaimo British Columbia
Additional Locations:Vancouver Island
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:208351
Position Overview
As a Utility Arborist you get to apply your skills for our customers across various utilities. You will support multiple service points across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.
The pay rate for this position is $38.59 $42.83.
Job Duties
- 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.
Qualifications
- Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.
- Line clearance certification.
- Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid provincial drivers license. Licensed to drive a 5ton 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.
- Preferred background in Forestry Horticulture or Landscaping.
- First Aid certification preferred.
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
Full Time
