Certified Utility Arborist Jobs

Additional Locations: Travel Required

Primary Locations: Manitoba, Winnipeg, 155 Transport Road, R0E 1J0

Requisition ID: 181141

Position Overview

As a Utility Arborist you get to apply your skills for our larger customers across electric delivery and rail. You will support multiple locations across our various contracts ensuring we are constantly able to meet and deliver on our clients expectations.

Job Duties

• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• 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.
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers and rail customers
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for job site set up, clean up.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience.
• Certified Arborist or Utility Tree Trimmer designation required.
• Line clearance certification.
• Strong tree and shrub identification skills.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

Additional Information

• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Program
• Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

Company Overview

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 850 employees, we continuously pride ourselves on unmatched quality and safety. Davey Tree has numerous crews that are professionally trained to provide tree trimming and removal services to ensure the scope of this contracted work is completed safely, and well before any deadlines. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.

Divisional Overview

We provide utilities, rail and road transport with safe and efficient right of way clearance services. Clients rely on us for timely resource mobilization during severe weather events and proactive planning services, such as system hardening and storm restorations.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.

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