Apprentice - Nanaimo, Canada - The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Verified Company

Nanaimo, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Apprentice

Additional Locations:
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Primary Locations:
British Columbia, Nanaimo, Bowen Road, V9T 3L3

Requisition ID:175493

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.

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.