Chainsaw Operator

**CHAINSAW OPERATOR POSITION OVERVIEW-**

Vi Tree service ltd is a rapidly growing young company that takes pride in understanding that our most valuable assets are our employees. We are a company that encourages the personal and professional growth of our team members, and understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We do our absolute best to train internally and promote from within, providing opportunity for our employees to advance and grow in their positions.

VI Tree Services Ltd is a Utility Residential-Commercial based tree services currently providing services through out Western Canada and Yukon.

Qualifications: Experience working in the Arboriculture Field, including working as a Groundperson, up to experience climbing with and without spurs, knowledge of knots,chainsaw operation, ISA Certification if possible or work towards and UTT ticket or CUA. Drivers license required. Peference given to those with air brakes endorsement.

Job duties consist of running chainsaw, chipping brush, helping with ropes and site setup.

We are looking for people who want to advance their careers in The Arboriculture Industry who will thrive in our progressive quickly growing young company

VI TREE offers excellent wages, benifts, advancement opportuties, training and growth within company.

This position is for our Sask Utility division, with possibility to work in Alberta. The work is a 14on/7off shift. Applicant must be ok with roommate(hotel/motel room during shift). We pay for accommodations, we arrange and pay for travel*. We provide a daily LOA/food allowance.

References required

*Company pays for and arrange flights/buses, etc. Company can provide mileage reimbursement up to a fixed amount for those commuting to shift location.

Drivers license required, air brakes preferred. First aid required, preference given to those with valid certification. TCP certification and chainsaw ticket also considered assets.

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

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- First Aid Certification: 1 year (preferred)
- chainsaw operation: 1 year (required)
- forestry: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Air Brake Endorsement (preferred)

**Location**:

- Regina, SK (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-02-12