Experienced Arborist Crew Leader

Job Posted 10/30/2024
Total Tree Solutions Ltd
Calgary, AB
Canada
Job Description

Job description





Company Overview:


If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Total Tree Solutions! We value a strong culture of excellence in safety and a positive work environment. We embrace those who want lifelong learning and joining our team as an Arborist Climber in our industry. This is a unique opportunity to help cultivate the skills and expertise you need to succeed in all aspects of our business.


About the Job:


We are seeking an Experienced Arborist Crew Leader - we are looking for a highly dedicated motivated individual who loves working in the outdoors who has the passion for the industry.


Arborist/ Climbers are responsible for maintaining, preserving, inspect, pruning and shaping, remove trees / shrubs to ensure they’re in a healthy, safe and attractive condition.


Details:



  • Remove and rig trees. Climb in a safe competent manner.

  • Experience with Pruning, Shaping, Rejuvenating, Deadwooding, Trimming and Stump Grinding.

  • Experience with climbing and bucket truck operations

  • Fell and bucks with chainsaws safely.

  • Properly maintain, prepare, operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

  • Including but not limited to: installation of bolts and cables - training will be provided to according to work standards and procedures.

  • Ability to push, pull and lift heavy weight, working at heights, rigging safety and harness safety principles.

  • Be able to handle instructions and do the job accordingly as directed verbally or written.

  • Be able to ask questions and learn quickly on the job.

  • Ability to operate and run bigger trucks - driving and backing up.

  • Motivate individuals to work hard and complete a task as a team

  • Expected to be a crew leader, Be an effective communicator and team player.

  • Commit to learning and growing with the company’s future needs and aspirations.

  • Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping and with experience in climbing.


Requirements:



  • Candidates MUST have a current provincial valid license with minimum 3 years driving on license and 3 years clean driver's abstract

  • CSA Approved Chainsaw Steel-toed boots with steel shanks and chainsaw protection, chainsaw pants.

  • Must be willing to work 8 - 10 hour days in season Monday to Friday.

  • Emergency/ storm work after hours and/or weekends may be required but not enforced


Qualifications:



  • 2 - 3 plus years experience with proven leadership skills running a crew

  • Air Brakes - Q Endorsement preferred but not required. Willingness to learn and take the test after training.

  • Experience in the industry; lead climber, crew leader, using a Bucket Truck .

  • Experience is Critical. Verbal Communication skills is Critical.


Physical Capabilities:



  • Physically able to perform strenuous and demanding tasks for the duration of the shift.

  • Heavy lifting, drag brush, clean up moving logs and wood around, climbing and be comfortable using tools & equipment at High Heights

  • Ability to lift, carry 50 lbs and more


Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal





Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal




Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour




Schedule:




  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday





Application question(s):




  • Do you have a clean Drivers Abstract for the past 3-5 years?

  • Do you have experience in Leadership and Running a Tree Crew as an experienced Arborist? Do you have experience in Pruning, Shaping, Removals, Stump Grinding, Bucket Truck?





Work Location: Calgary, AB




Expected start date: 2024-10-07