Tree Climber

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**_Tree Doctors _** is an urban forestry company operating out of south Etobicoke, Toronto,

Canada, and servicing the GTA area. We perform a wide range of tree services, including tree removal, tree planting, tree trimming, stump grinding, tree fertilization, and consulting in the greater Toronto area. All of our teams are highly trained, experienced and able to solve any tree care problems swiftly and professionally.

We are looking for hard-working individuals to join our team in the Greater Toronto Area
(GTA) IMMEDIATELY for any of the following positions:
ARBORIST

TREE CLIMBERS

CUTTERS

CL1, CL2, CL3

UTILITY ARBORISTS

ESTIMATORS

PROJECT MANAGERS

We look forward to having you be a part of our growing team.

Please find detailed job description for the roles as below.

**CLIMBER**

**$24.00-$40.00 per hour**

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will differ from position to position (Crew Lead,

CL2, CL1). This is a manual labor position. Must be able to work outdoors in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

**Job Description/Responsibilities**:

- Pruning and Removing trees
- Running chipper and equipment
- Safely operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, mini skid steer, and other necessary equipment
- Stump grinding operation
- Working outside in all weather conditions
- Attention to safety training/procedures
- Be ready, willing and able to perform any sized tree removal on a regular basis
- Working with clients to ensure customer satisfaction

**Qualifications**
- prior tree service experience mandatory(1+years CL1, 2years CL2, 2-4+years CL3)
- Be capable of performing physically demanding manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.
- possess valid WHMIS certificate
- Clean Driver's License abstract
- Have a serious work ethic, high motivation and keen ambition.
- Be able to communicate with team members, mentor and be mentored.

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

**Salary**: $24.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

(required)

**Experience**:

- tree climbing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

**UTILITY ARBORISTS**

**Experienced Utility Arborist - Bucket Truck Operator**

**Hourly will range $30.00 - $50.00 per hour**

**If the following describes your education and experience then this position is for you.**

The Utility Arborist role includes rigging or moving tree branches and woody vegetation that is in proximity or could contact any electrical apparatus. A Utility Arborist uses climbing techniques, climbing systems and mechanized equipment to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations.

The role also requires the Utility arborist to:
Remove dangerous trees using industry approved techniques
- Conducts condition assessments within the electrical system rights of ways to determine the work to be completed
- Secures authorization to perform work, including from the general public, utility customers, government agencies, first nations communities and landowner associations
- Uses different types of on
- and off-road aerial devices to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations
- Operates on
- and off-road equipment such as snow machines, all-terrain vehicles and large tracked aerial devices for work that is away from main highways

**Qualifications**:

- 2 years of line clearing experience is required.
- Previous experience and knowledge with pruning around hydro utility.
- Drivers license; CLEAN ABSTRACT - DZ/AZ PREFERRED
- Previous experience in managing a crew
- ISA certification in good standing is also an asset.
- Competent in technical report-writing, tree identification & assessment
- Practical knowledge of tree biology, tree biomechanics and arboricultural practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

**Skills**:

- Exhibits a true passion for arboriculture
- Ability to identify plants, diagnose problems and recommend management solutions based on good arboricultural practices and current industry standards
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, nonverbal, active listening, observational, written & negotiating
- Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills - staying professional and composed, managing emotions, focusing on goals and desired outcomes, communicating effectively for desired results
- Strong sense of teamwork based on respect for production staff, management, and customers
- Good time management skills, organization, follow through and tenacity
- Able to work increased hours as needed in high season and during s