Arborist (Arborist & Tree Care)

Full Time

  The Davey Tree Expert Co of Canada LTD

  Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

***Mandatory pre-employment drug screen policy***

POSITION: Arborist / Crew leader

LOCATION: Kelowna, BC

Position is local and does not require overnight assignments.

JOB DUTIES:

Arborist duties include providing an excellent customer experience, organizing daily operations for crews, leading crews by example, and filling out daily paperwork.  Outdoor positions involve: proper identification of plants, providing expert tree surgery services; evaluations & inspections of customer trees/plants and growing conditions. Responsible for climbing, pruning, planting, and removing trees or shrubs on residential and commercial properties; installing cables, bracing, lightening protection; expert completion of customer job orders. Positions require climbing, lifting, bending and dexterity. Occasionally requires handling chemicals--fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

High school diploma. Must have a minimum of 1 years of experience as a certified arborist. Must have experience with using lift trucks, chainsaws, pruners, shears, and other arborist equipment. Climbing experience without spurs required. ISA certified arborist, CDL, strong tree ID skills, installation experience of cables, bracing and lightening protection all helpful. Knowledge of and experience with equipment maintenance, customer service, safe working procedures are all a must. Experience in crew management & training -- valuable but not required.

Compensation

PAY: $23.00 per hour during probationary period. Subject to review at end of probation.

Compensation based on qualifications and experience--with overtime. Davey offers excellent wages, benefits-- insurance & RRSP, advancement opportunities and option to purchase company stock after 1 year of employment, plus access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses.