Arborist Foreperson utt/utw/cua - Saskatoon, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Arborist Foreperson [UTT/UTW/CUA]

Additional Locations:
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Primary Locations:
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 5103 8th Street East, S7V 0A9

Requisition ID:198817

Position Overview:

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.
Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
Minimum 3 years experience
Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred
Line clearance certification
Certified Utility Arborist, Utility Arborist, Utility Tree Trimmer qualification required
Strong tree and shrub identification skills
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Valid provincial driver's license. Licensed to drive a 5ton 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.

What We Offer:

Full time. Yearround 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 1 year 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.