Certified Utility Arborist / Utt

Job duties :

• Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around the Edmonton area,
• Plan and construct landscaped environments including trees, shrubs, lawns and other landscape structures,
• Plant and move trees,
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease,
• Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools,
• Pruning and shaping trees,
• Chipping branches,
• Grinding tree stumps,
• Assisting with tree felling,
• Assisting with ropes and rigging,
• Aerial lift operation,
• Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment,
• Delimbing and bucking trees,
• Climbing trees,
• Survey and assess designated sites,
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,
• Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment,
• Follow all OH&S, municipal and traffic legislation and,
• Operate according to the company’s safety standards,
• Landscaping Projects,
• Dependable Team player,
• Physically fit and able to lift moderate weight (30 - 50 lbs),
• Snow removal in the winter,
• Landscape equipment and tools regular maintenance.

Skills / Requirements :

• UTT or CUA accredidation
• 3+ years of experience as an Arborist.
• CSTS training (required).
• Leadership for Safety Excellence training (is an asset); Valid Driver’s (air brakes) license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check.
• Ability to work long hours (10 - 12 hours per day).
• Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions; Physically and capable of lifting +50lbs.
• Strong work ethic; Safety conscious.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.