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

The Davey Tree Expert Company

Verified Company

Ancaster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Railroad Herbicide Applicator (Western Canada)

Additional Locations:
na

Primary Locations:
Ontario, Ancaster, 611 Tradewind Drive Suite 500, L9G 4V5

Requisition ID:198214

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:

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 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.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent Benefits package, RRSP and careers advancement opportunities.
Employeeowned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.