Herbicide Applicator Foreperson - Edmonton, Canada - Davey Tree Canada
Description
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. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.
Divisional Overviewa
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 - Railroad Herbicide Applicator Foreperson
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.
- Excellent Benefits package, RRSP and careers advancement opportunities.
- Employeeowned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
- Davey provides ongoing training.
- 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, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law._
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
Herbicide Application: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
On the road
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