Groundworker - Calgary, Canada - Wright Canada Holdings

Wright Canada Holdings

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Wright Tree Service of Canada

Job summary:
Groundworkers assist Arborists with daily tasks. Such as keeping the work areas debris free, helping ensure safety for all crew members, and chipping woody debris.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

Use of chain saws, hand pruners, wood chippers
Gathers brush and carry to chipper area
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public
Applies herbicides and growth regulators to stumps and brush
Keeps work area picked up and orderly
Carries and lays out tools and equipment at work site.
Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew foreman or General Foreman.
Assist during emergency response times such as storms or fires as needed.
Effective reporting of all problems, incidents, and accidents to the supervisor.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

Experience in working around hazardous equipment.
Working around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Able to work while being exposed to all temperatures and weather and environmental conditions
Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to communicate with others with respect and comprehend written and verbal job instructions or information while representing Wright Tree Service of Canada in a professional manner.
Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and selfmotivate with good time management.

Wright Tree Service of Canada's operations include safety-sensitive positions and safety-sensitive worksites.

Each employee, contractor, subcontractor and supplier performing work or carrying out work on Wright Tree Service of Canada's behalf, where the work includes a safety-sensitive position or is performed or carried out at a safety-sensitive worksite, must have, administer and enforce an alcohol and drug policy and testing program.

All Employees are obligated to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and of others in the workplace.