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