Railroad Herbicide Applicator Foreperson - Ancaster, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Verified Company

Ancaster, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Railroad Herbicide Applicator Foreperson (Eastern Canada)

Additional Locations:
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario

Primary Locations:
Ontario, Ancaster, 611 Tradewind Drive Suite 500, L9G 4V5, Ontario, Burlington, Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3, Ontario, Downsview, 10 Jethro Road, M3L 1G9, Ontario, Hamilton, 182 Chatham Street, L8P 2B6, Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0, Ontario, Pickering, 1661 Quigley Street, L1W 0A3, Ontario, Whitchurch-Stouffville, 6282 Bloomington Rd, L4A 2Z5

Requisition ID:192546

Company Overview:

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.

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:

Must be bilingual
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 preferred.
Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
First Aid certification preferred.

Additional Information:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent Benefits package, RRSP program
Employeeowned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.

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.