Job Duties
Laborer Duties:
- Dragging Branches to chipper
- operating chipper
- Raking and other site cleaning duties
- Assisting Arborists with completing the job
Stump Grinder Duties:
- Have a clean driver's license with the ability to drive a truck towing a small trailer
- Ability to work on your own and with a team.
- Great customer service skills as you will be our on site communicator with our stump clients.
- Ability to operate machinery.
- Good attention to detail when it comes to safely grinding stumps and cleaning up the area after.
Climbing Arborist duties:
- Perform work in the canopy of the trees at various heights.
- Operate as an active crew member with support from the ground crew and crew leader.
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
- Including but not limited to:
- Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
- Removal of hazardous trees.
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and more.
- Assist the trimmers and foreperson in job site setup, debris removal and cleanup.
- Abide by Capital city tree service and industry safety policies and procedures. Including:
- Rigging Safety.
- Working at Heights.
- Harness safety principles.
- Bucket Truck operation
Qualifications
The following are the qualifications specifically expected to be hired as a climbing arborist. Other applicants may apply for the laborer position with the possible opportunity to learn in the future
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- Minimum 1 year climbing experience
- Certified Arborist or willingness to work towards.
- Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and Airbrake endorsement considered an asset.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$50.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- What experience do you currently have in the arborist industry?
Work Location: In person
