Junior Arborist

**JUNIOR ARBORIST**
- Bowman Tree Service Inc_

**SUMMARY**

The Junior Arborist's primary responsibility is to assist in pruning or removing trees whenever possible, to learn the basic skills from the production arborist. At all times, she/he will be responsible for working in a safe and professional manner to the established quality guidelines.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Primary Responsibilities**

Tend to the needs of the production climber (ex. Tending ropes, chip/drag brush)

Cut, pile, haul and chip brush & wood debris and operate stumper as required; maintain a clean, organized job-site and ensure complete cleanup of all debris.

Learn the skills to be a junior climber from your production arborist, learning safe work practices and techniques, while receiving constructive criticism, and coaching.

**Secondary Responsibilities**

Operate stump grinder and bucket truck as required.

Assist in maintaining climbing saws, ropes, pole pruners and saddles in good working

order; advise Supervisor when supplies or maintenance are required.

**Other responsibilities**

Ensure the safe use of equipment and tools through proper operation and maintenance.

Comply with all government (health, safety and environmental) regulations, and all

company work & safety rules, ensuring a safe workplace and practicing safe work

practices at all times.

Report potential hazards, accidents and equipment problems immediately.

Duties as assigned by Supervisor from time to time.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

A workweek is 45 hours, however hours vary depending upon demand, weather and

unforeseen circumstances.

Work is conducted outdoors, January-December, in all weather conditions.

Lifting, carrying of heavy objects (15-50lbs) bending, reaching required on daily basis.

Handling of hazardous equipment required.

**About Bowman Tree Service**
- Bowman Tree Service Inc_

Since 2016, Bowman Tree Service Inc “BTSI” has been providing quality tree care.

Over the years, BTSI has helped many customers maintain beautiful, healthy trees.

Our services encompass every aspect of TREE HEALTH CARE for urban trees for both

residential and commercial clients; from general tree maintenance to plant health care and arborist reporting. At BTSI, we believe in excellence, our arboriculture practices are professional, safe and strictly adhere to the standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture. Our employees are highly skilled arborists with a true desire to protect our urban trees and provide exceptional service. Our equipment is modern, safe and able to tackle any job. We can boast of having Certified Arborists on our staff.

**Our Mission**

Whether you are a residential homeowner, architect, developer or commercial landowner, our mission is always the same:
To provide exceptional tree care & arborist service

To protect, strengthen and promote our urban trees

To conduct our responsibilities safely and with honesty and integrity

To enhance the value of our clients' properties

To ensure a satisfied customer every time.

Bowman Tree Service Inc - Quality Care. Exceptional Service.

Full time hourly position with 40-50 hours weekly. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits given after 3 months on job

Annual performance bonus

$200 Boot Allowance per year

We are hiring for this position to be an immediate start

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $17.00-$21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dundas, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Air Brake Endorsement (preferred)
- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-11