Utility Tree Trimmer
Maidstone, ON, CA, N0R 1K0
Additional Locations: N/A
Primary Locations: Ontario, Maidstone, 9580 County Rd 42, N0R 1K0
Requisition ID: 205030
Position Overview
As a Utility Tree Trimmer, you can rest assured that one day will never be the same as the other. In this role you will have a chance to travel to several work sites across a geographic area and put your certification as either a Certified Utility Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer to work as you safely execute trimming for our utility clients; the work you do will ensure the ongoing and safe transmission of electricity.
Job Duties
- Provide expert level tree trimming services and inspections to client properties.
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
- Responsible for climbing, pruning, and removing trees as per work specifications.
- Perform required general maintenance and daily inspection of equipment.
- 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.
- Manage customer service expectations, safely lead jobsite and crew operations.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Have a valid Utility Tree Trimmer/Certified Utility Arborist ticket.
- 3 years experience performing pruning and removals from rope and saddle, and aerial lift.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Advanced chainsaw and chipper operation.
- Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
- 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 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.
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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