Arborist

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Job Profile

The City of Cambridge currently has an opening for Arborist within our Operations Division - Infrastructure Services Department, available immediately.

What you will be doing

Prune and remove trees; clean site of debris.

Work at various heights performing tree maintenance and tree removal, using aerial device and/or manual climbing using approved climbing and safety equipment and techniques.

Assist those working at heights in the handling of ropes or acting as a spotter.

Drive, operate and inspect various equipment including trucks, tractors, aerial tower, chain saws, pruners, brush chipper, tree stumper and other associated equipment and techniques.

Determine and implement traffic management using OTM Book 7.

Inspect trees; record condition and problems; recommend action.

Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools such as greasing, sharpening and adjusting.

Receive and answer inquiries at job site from public, utilities and staff.

Perform forestry operations under all weather conditions.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Cambridge corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Minimum Requirements

Forestry trade related training and experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and work experience.

Must have a good working knowledge of tree morphology, physiology and dendrology of those trees common to the Cambridge area.

International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist designation in good standing is required.

Minimum 3 years' urban forestry experience.

Technical knowledge required. Must be able to understand and follow detailed procedures in performing Urban Forestry trade type work.

Demonstrated ability to safely operate urban forestry equipment including, but not limited to, chain saws, brush chippers, 8-ton crane truck, stumping machine and aerial devices.

Demonstrated advanced ability to climb trees with rope and saddle, rigging working at various heights.

Ability to perform aerial rescue and have advanced roping and rigging techniques.

Must possess a valid "Class D" License with a "Z" endorsement.

Must be physically capable of performing duties related to the job requirements. Lifting up to 28kgs repeatedly and climbing.

Experience in electronic work order systems and GIS is required.

Book 7 trained and experience in flagging and road closures.

Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management, advanced tree identification and able to diagnose tree related health issues/ treatments.

A shared On-Call schedule over weekends and evenings is a requirement.

Your compensation

This position is within the outside workers union Salary Schedule and has an hourly rate of $33.79 to $35.88 per hour.

Overtime is an expectation of employment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and OMERS Plan included.

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