Apprentice - Kitchener, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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Kitchener, Canada

6 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Apprentice

Additional Locations:
Cambridge, Brantford areas

Primary Locations:
Ontario, Kitchener, 2-14 Riverview Place, N2B 3X8, Ontario, Brantford, 40 Roy Blvd, N3R 7K2

Requisition ID:193281

Position Overview:

As an Arborist Apprentice with Davey Tree you will begin to gain exposure on all aspects of the Arborist role.

You will spend your day in the field supporting Arborists all while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized site. In time Davey Tree would look to support the apprentice in becoming a certified Arborist.

Job Duties:

Control lowering ropes.
Supply tools for tree workers aloft.
Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices.
Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance inspections on equipment.
Cut, chip and load brush and wood.
Complete proper job site cleanup.
Assist other crew members in performing job duties.
Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Valid provincial driver's license. Licensed to drive a 5ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Previous landscape/horticulture experience considered an asset.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information:

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 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.