Groundman, Aua and Cua

**About Aspen Tree Services Inc.**:
Aspen Tree Services Inc. is a Coquitlam based tree service doing Rail, Hydro, Commercial and Residential tree care.

Our worksites vary daily, a wide variety of job locations and opportunities will be available when joining our team.

**About Our Crew**:
Aspen Tree Services Inc. crew members are enthusiastic, fit, welcoming and hold a wide variety of certifications such as:

- ISA (International Society of Arboriculture)
- CUA (Certified Utility Arborist)
- AUA (Apprentice Utility Arborist)
- Occupational First Aid
- BC Faller and Bucking Endorsement
- Certified Faller
- Wildlife Danger Tree Assessment
- E-Rail Safe
- Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air Brakes driving certifications

Opportunities to gain these same certifications and more are available for all new hires.

Extended Benefits available to crew members after 3 months employment and include:

- Extended Health coverage (prescriptions, massage, physio and chiropractor)
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage

**About Our Equipment**:
Our multiple trucks and pieces of equipment are all current, in excellent working order and at the leading edge of vegetation management standards.

Aspen Tree Services Inc. operates:

- Crew Cab Pickups with rail gear
- Tracked and wheeled chippers
- Bucket trucks
- Hook lift truck
- Excavators

Safety is top priority for Aspen Tree Services Inc., crew members are constantly learning and putting into practice new and updated safe work and driving practices.

**Job Position: Groundman**

You will be responsible for taking direction from the foreman. Tasks will include, cleaning up debris, familiarizing yourself with the tools and equipment, as well as, assisting in general maintenance.

**Job Position: AUA**

You will be working directly under a CUA conducting line clearing tasks whether it be with a bucket truck or climbing. You will be expected to learn how to safely perform tasks under direct guidance of a CUA. You will also be responsible for learning about the tools and equipment's safe operations and maintenance.

**Job Position: CUA**

You will be responsible for providing instructions and guidance to the crew. This includes, maintaining safe work practices, climbing and pruning techniques, proper use of tools and equipment, as well as, the proper maintenance of tools and equipment. You must also display excellent communication skills and customer service as the main point of contact for our clients on the job.

**Qualifications**:

- Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle to get to work yard and/or job site - air brake endorsement considered an asset.
- AUA or CUA
- Climbing experience
- Felling, slashing and bucking experience
- Chipper experience

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

**Salary**: $21.00-$38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person