Arborist Foreperson [UTT/UTW/CUA]

Position Overview

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 driver’s 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.

Additional Information

• 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.