Arborists / Driver/ Labour

_**Lead Climber, Apprentice climber and Grounds Man**_
- Working in the canopy of the trees

at various heights from either a Bucket truck

or with a Rope and Harness using correct Tree Climbing Techniques
- Contributing to the crew including ground work and running machinery
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and Removals safely, professionally and efficiently,

Also including but not limited to:

- Driving company vehicles and machinery
- Pruning, Thinning, & Removing
- Deadwooding
- Removal of Hazardous Trees
- Stump Grinding,
- Emergency work
- Clean up, etc
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, Bucket truck, etc

**Qualifications/ Experience**:

- High school diploma or equivalent **Preferred**:

- Certifcate in Arborculture, Chainsaw and Climbing, **Highly desired**:

- Able to lift a minimum of 50 Ibs repetitively
- Experience in Chainsaw and Chipper operation, **Essential, but training can be provided**:

- Experience in Emergency Storm Work, **Desirable**:

- Valid G2 or G class (car licence) provincial driver's **Desirable**:

- Tree & Knot knowledge a must, **Essential, but training can be provided**:

- A background in Forestry or Arboriculture, **Preferred but not essential**

license (DZ an asset)
- Ability to work safely as part of a team

and possess the willingness to learn and

progress
- Abide by industry and Company safety policies and

procedures. (MTO Book 7, Electrical

Utility Safety Rules, Arborist Safe Work

Practices, etc.)

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 10 months

**Salary**: $18.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person