Arborist

ARBORIST

Job duties:

• Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around the Edmonton area,


• Experience pruning trees for the City of Edmonton is an asset


• ISA certified is an asset.


• Plan and construct landscaped environments including trees, shrubs, lawns and other landscape structures,


• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease,


• Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools,


• Pruning and shaping trees,


• Chipping branches,


• Grinding tree stumps,


• Assisting with tree felling,


• Assisting with ropes and rigging,


• Aerial lift operation,


• Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment,


• Delimbing and bucking trees,


• Climbing trees,


• Survey and assess designated sites,


• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,

Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment,

• Follow all OH&S, municipal and traffic legislation and,


• Operate according to the company’s safety standards,


• Dependable Team player,


• Physically fit and able to lift moderate weight (30 – 50 lbs),
  

Terms of employment:

• Benefits package offered: Medical extended benefits after 3 months, company will pay 50%,


• Location(s) of work: Same as business location and various locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas,

Skills / Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Arborist.


• CSTS 2020


• Leadership for Safety Excellence training (is an asset); Valid Driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.


• Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check.


• Ability to work long hours (10 – 12 hours per day).


• Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions; Physically and capable of lifting +50lbs.


• Strong work ethic; Safety conscious.


• Must be able to legally work in Canada