Experienced Arborist Apprentice

Buck’s Tree Service is a fast growing company servicing Spruce Grove and surrounding areas. We offer high quality residential as well as commercial arboricultural services.

We perform a wide variety of tree maintenance services, including tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, disease identification, planting and storm damage work. Buck’s Tree Service is a locally owned and operated business dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service available in the industry today.

We are currently looking for an experienced **Arborist Apprentice / Ground Person** to join our team.

**Responsibilities & Essential Duties**

**The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Day to day duties may vary slightly**
- Adhere to safety standards set out by Buck’s Tree Services, including but not limited to identifying work site hazards, assessing and implementing appropriate barriers and creating effective work site plans
- Fill out daily truck log books and/or safety paperwork.
- Safely operate industry related equipment (Chainsaws, Chippers, Stump Grinders, Pruners, Hand Saws, etc.)
- Aid in perform arboricultural related work including but not limited to tree trimming, tree removals and tree felling, while working at various heights.
- Strong sense of teamwork, time management and organizational skills required.
- Communicate politely and effectively with customers, the general public, coworkers and management.
- Perform ground level tasks
- Physical fitness. Ability to perform strenuous tasks in various weather conditions

**Qualifications & Requirements**
- Exhibit a true passion for the arboriculture industry
- Valid class 5 driver's License with clean driver's abstract.
- First Aid Certification considered an asset
- Steel toed safety boots required

**Skills & Abilities**
- Able to comprehend written and verbal instruction
- Physically able to complete demanding work and industry related tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**Benefits**:

- Full-time seasonal employment
- Competitive wages based on experience and skill level
- Flexible shift schedule (four 10 hour days is an option)
- Training Reimbursements

Seasonal

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

- Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0Y6 (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01