Utility Arborist (Arborist & Tree Care)

Seasonal

  Kodiak Tree Service

  Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles); Utility tree worker safety Certification - public works; Air Brakes Endorsement

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Lift truck; Chippers

Experience

5 years or more

Additional Skills

Tree service

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Specific Skills

Report any malfunctions to supervisor; Operate various vehicles and equipment; Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment; Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Eligible for professional liability insurance; Criminal record check

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

Dangerous; Wet/damp; Noisy; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Rural area; Various locations

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication

Compensation

Salary $25.00 to $35.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week