Utility Crew Leader [Arborist]
Carp, ON, CA, K0A 1L0
Additional Locations: Ottawa
Primary Locations: Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0
Requisition ID: 197019
Position Overview
As a Crew Leader 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.
Qualifications
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience and 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
- Certified Utility Arborist, Utility Arborist, Utility Tree Trimmer, MTCU 444B qualification required.
- Valid provincial driver’s license with qualification to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement (DZ).
- Valid Standard First Aid certificate.
- Valid Working at Heights certificate.
- ISHA line clearance proficiency.
- ISA certification is an asset.
- Utility Work Protection Code training is an asset.
- Formal industry education is an asset.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
What We Offer
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Matching program
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks
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. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven 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 industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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