Arborists (Groundys/climbers/bucket

Beaver Tree Service ( Niagara Inc)

Positions available: DZ driver, ground support, experienced climber, Lead hand

Location: Niagara Region

Description/Summary: Beaver Tree Service is looking to hire employees for multiple positions for our operations in the beautiful Niagara Region. Our head office and yard is located in Niagara Falls and we service the entire region from Fort Erie to Stoney Creek. There are full time and part time positions available.

We offer:

- Employee training and continuing education
- Production and performance bonuses
- Career advancement
- Professional and courteous work environment
- Safety training
- Training with experienced Arborists who take your safety very seriously
- Benefits package options for our employees (dental, extended health, vision and family coverage for all above noted benefits).

Beaver Tree Service is an established company of Arborists striving to provide excellent arboriculture services to our customers throughout the Niagara Region. The SAFETY of our employees being above all else. We hope to add highly skilled and motivated individuals to our work force.

Current Career Opportunities

1) Urban Forestry Technician (ground support)

2) Certified Arborist Tree Climber

3) Lead hand

4) Dz driver ( 3 or more years experience)

Qualifications:
1) Urban Forest Technician (ground support)
- Basic understanding of tree care operations and hazards
- chainsaw license/certification
- Chipper safety training/experience
- Tree ID skills, and understanding of advanced rigging systems
- Valid DZ license is preferred but not required

2) Certified Arborist Tree Climber:

- 2 years minimum production tree climbing experience
- Proficient in pruning and removals of trees of all sizes and types
- Professional and safety oriented, leadership and team skills required
- DZ license, EUSA training and experience working with cranes is preferred but not required.

3) Lead hand:

- DZ license with a minimum 5 years Urban Forestry Operations.
- 444A and/or 444B certifications as Utility and Certified Arborist.
- Documented experience as a proven leader in similar work environment.
- Confident, safe, and efficient in all aspects of tree removal and pruning operations including; working in proximity to hydro and utilizing cranes and aerial lifts where required.
- Experience in arborist reports and consulting, tree risk assessment is an asset.

Education/Assets/Other:

- Diploma in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry
- Book 7 training and understanding
- First aid and fall arrest;
- Chainsaw, wood chipper, stumper, aerial lift certification
- Working knowledge of modern arboriculture climbing & rigging techniques.
- Electrical safety and awareness and understanding
- Chainsaw sharpening and maintenance, wood chipper and stump grinder maintenance
- ISA certifications (Tree Worker, Arborist, TRAQ, etc.)

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following COVID 19 protocols.

**Experience**:

- Chainsaw: 1 year (preferred)