- Follows departmental policies, plans and procedures.
- Assists to assure that all tasks assigned are completed in a timely and professional manner with minimal disruption to client operations and/or to public usage.
- Helps crew operations with carrying out the requested work according to requirements.
- Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
- Drives a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing unit such as trailer, etc.
- Loads or unloads materials to be used.
- Handles and transports materials.
- Performs routine maintenance on equipment.
- Sets up and takes down equipment for various programs, prepares facilities for programmed use
- Helps with setup and take down of equipment for various programs, prepares facilities for programed use.
- Helps to maintain work area, storage area, and equipment in a condition that promotes good safety practices and in compliance.
- Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
- Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew foreman or General Foreman.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma, or , preferred.
- Previous experience working in pesticide related field.
- Valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks.
- Ability to pick up responsibilities quickly and adapt to change.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Knowledge and understanding of OH & S rules and guidelines.
- Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Valid driver's license (preferred).
- Negative drug screen result(s).
- Benefits Package with health, dental and life insurance
- Employee Recognition program and Company awards
- Vacation time
- Opportunity to participate in the Company's Deferred Stock Unit (DSU) program upon eligibility
- Paid in-house training and work safe practices
- Safe workplace, substance abuse testing program
- Flexible work schedule
- Full-time year-round work
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Modern fleet of vehicles and equipment
- Members of PVMA, ISA, TCIA, LANTA and other industry associations
Arborist Apprentice - Calgary, Canada - Spectrum Resource Group
Description
Wright Tree Service of Canada
Arborcare
Wright Canada Holdings Ltd., operating as ArborCare, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to companies and their communities across the country. Safety is always our highest value. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing our service is critical to our customers, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. We are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture.
This position starts at $22-24 per hour, dependent on experience.
This position will be predominantly located in Calgary, AB. You must be able and willing to work in Calgary to be eligible for this position.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Minimum Requirements:
Perks to working with ArborCare:
Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal or provincial laws.