BlackStar Solutions Inc. is a Newfoundland owned and operated company providing vegetation management services to various utilities. Our clients include Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro, Churchill Falls Labrador Corporation, and Newfoundland Power. BlackStar is dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry.
We are currently seeking experienced Utility Arborist/ Tree Trimmers who want to join our team for a rewarding career in utility vegetation management. Through our ongoing training and advancement program to our proactive wage scale we are continually growing our group of highly trained and qualified staff.
What we Offer
- Steady employment and continual advancement through our proactive wage scale.
- The ability to learn and become proficient at various aspects of utility vegetation management.
- Continual skill development and opportunities for continuing education courses.
- Company assistance gaining and maintaining certifications and accreditations.
- Company supplied transportation from common meeting location to the job site.
- Training and instruction on equipment maintenance of handheld tools, power tools, chippers, aerial lifts, other assigned equipment, and reporting deficiencies for repair.
- The opportunity for advancement within the company.
Requirements
- MUST have 1+ years’ experience climbing and/or operating an aerial bucket truck, chipper, handheld tools, power tools, pruners, and other specialized equipment.
- MUST have documented hours of experience working aloft in an aerial bucket truck and/or climbing while in close proximity of energized electrical lines.
- Valid Standard First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, Fall Arrest, and Power Line Hazards training.
- Chainsaw Safety, Bucking, and Felling near Powerlines or equivalent training.
- ISA Certified Arborist or willingness to obtain credentials would be an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence as a minimum, Class 3 with air brake endorsement preferred.
- Able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
- Own transportation to a common meeting location.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Paid Statutory Holidays.
- Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care after probationary period.
- RRSP matching program.
- Discounts on chainsaws, brush saws and specialized PPE.
- Paid accommodations and per diem for overnight travel.
- Competitive compensation depending on experience.
- Opportunities to learn the industry and grow with us!
Location
- Various throughout Newfoundland/ Labrador and Nova Scotia, travel for extended periods of time will be essential.
If you enjoy working in an outdoor environment, are easy going, and a team player then we have a position for you.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- working close to powerlines as a Utility Arborist: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence with an air brake endorsement at a minimum (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 2023-06-12
