Climbing Arborist

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

At Everest Tree Care we practice a positive, appreciative work environment with a 'can do' attitude and encourage positive thinking.

We take pride in our workmanship and strive to provide the highest quality tree care services.

We work hard and play hard making time for fun with events such as Canada's Wonderland, Archery Tag and continuing education.

We care about our employees and put safety as our top priority.

Everest Tree Care is a place you can grow and develop or enhance your Arboriculture skillset while enjoying a smoke free work environment.

We are looking for the right person who aligns with our company's value to join our team.

Pay Lead Climber:

$ /hr. Wage Negotiable and can be based on experience and attitude towards work.

Full time 40- 60hrs/ week varies per day.

Location:
Aurora, On

POSITION DUTIES:

Lead Climber

• Carries out or assists with the circle check of vehicle prior to leaving the yard
• Discusses and communicates crew roles and responsibilities with jobsite priorities.
• Marks worksite for public safety and crew.
• Inspects, identifies any jobsite hazards before climbing. Inspects equipment/tools; ensures safety in operations prior to use.
• Efficiently carry out pruning or removal of trees, ensuring the safety of climber and ground crew. Ascends tree using rope and safety saddle, lifelines. Attaches lines to affected limb or wood, cuts and lowers limb/wood working in conjunction with assigned crew and equipment, i.e. crane, and truck. Chips and cuts fallen trees.
• Understands cabling/bracing techniques with EHS cable/ threaded rod and is able to install unsupervised
• Operates 5ton dump truck, brush chipper, and a variety of power tools.
• Ensures all equipment is safely maintained and operated, checks on a daily basis and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs if requires.
• Performs tree surgery outlined in work orders e.g. pruning, bracing, clearing, stump grinding
• Assists in tree planting operations, operating trucks and equipment to plant, stake and tie trees.
• Responsible for the visual inspection and cleaning of all tools.
• Able to communicate with clients and understand their wants while adhering to the quoted work
• Able to maintain a positive attitude throughout the day and able to work well with others
• Understands how to be prepared for/and work in any weather conditions as they arise.
• Understands the importance of safe work practices.
• Completes a thorough cleanup.
• Takes pride in their work and strives to do better.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 35 years of experience with proven tree climbing experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• ISA certified arborist or Ontario Qualified arborist preferred but not required
• Valid nonprobationary Ontario class G driver's license and Z endorsement preferred.
• Able to drive a standard transmission an asset

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$25.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years experience do you have backing up trailers?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Climbing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- drivers license (required)

Work Location:
One location

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