Certified Utility Arborist / UTT

HML is looking for a Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) or Certified Utility Arborist (CUA).

Job duties: 

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  Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around Edmonton  and surrounding areas,


• 50-75% travel away from home required,


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  Assess trees and shrubs and apply treatments as needed,


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


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  Plant and move trees,


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  Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease,


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  Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools,


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  Pruning and shaping trees,


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  Chipping branches,


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  Grinding tree stumps,


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  Assisting with tree felling,


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  Assisting with ropes and rigging,


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  Aerial lift operation,


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  Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment,


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  Delimbing and bucking trees,


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  Climbing trees,


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  Survey and assess designated sites,


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  Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,


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  Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions,


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  Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products,


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  Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment,


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


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  Operate according to the company’s safety standards,


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  Landscaping Projects,


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  Dependable Team player,


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


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  Snow removal in the winter,


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  Landscape equipment and tools regular maintenance.

Skills / Requirements:

• UTT or CUA accreditation


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  3+ years of experience as an Arborist.


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  CSTS training (required).


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


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


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


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


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  Strong work ethic; Safety conscious.


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  Must be able to legally work in Canada.