Spray Train Foreperson - Ancaster, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Verified Company

Ancaster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Spray Train Foreperson

Additional Locations:
Across Canada

Primary Locations:
Ontario, Ancaster, 611 Tradewind Drive Suite 500, L9G 4V5, Alberta, Calgary, rd Street NE, T2E 6T3, Alberta, Nisku, Street, T9E 1C6, British Columbia, West Kelowna, 1240 Industrial Road, V1Z 1G5, Ontario, Burlington, Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3, Ontario, Hamilton, 182 Chatham Street, L8P 2B6, Ontario, Port Robinson, 1354 Chippawa Creek Road Unit 3, L0S 1K0, Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0, Ontario, Pickering, 1661 Quigley Street, L1W 0A3

Requisition ID:185772

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.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will
travel extensively across Canada as you work to support our rail clients to ensure track safety is maintained for both passengers and goods.

You will be relied upon to provide leadership and confidence to a crew as you work to efficiently and safely perform various scopes of work.

Job Duties:

Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
Maintain meticulous records of herbicide use, inventory, and equipment.
Travel to various sites
Operate Hi-Rail herbicide applicator equipment, adhering to all company and environmental standards.
Organize and direct crew in successful and safe execution of the scope of work.
Manage customer service expectations, Communicate with customer daily.
Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.
Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a leadership role an asset.
Strong shrub and plant identification skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Valid provincial driver's license. Licensed to drive a 5ton vehicle and air brake endorsement strongly preferred.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
First Aid certification preferred.

Additional Information:

Full time. Yearround employment.
Occasional overtime required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent Benefits package, RRSP matching
Employeeowned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

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.