Arborist Apprentice

SavATree•Surrey, BC

56d•$21 - $27

About The Position

An Arborist Apprentice will have a variety of duties and tasks to perform daily, varying by the type of work being done at each given site. The main priorities are to assist Arborists with arboricultural practices and leading crews, equipment selection and maintenance, adhering to safety procedures, and occasional interactions with customers. Arboricultural • Read and understand job details in a work order. • Assist a tree climber in rigging and removing limbs and tree sections. • Take down trees using spurs and an aerial lift truck under supervision. • Prune small trees and shrubs under supervision. • Limb and buck trees on the ground. • Operate a chipper or other specialized equipment, i.e. stump grinder, skid steer, hi-ab, and airspade. • Tree installation and transplanting. • Integrated pest management and invasive species control. • Root pruning and install root barriers. • Storm cleanup. Equipment, Machine and Tool Use • Choose and load the necessary daily equipment. • Perform daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. • Drive vehicles including carpool cars, lift/chipper trucks, with or without trailers. • Set up and take down of work site. • Refuel, sharpen, maintain, and safely operate power tools such as chainsaws and blowers. • Inspect/maintain larger mobile equipment. • Clean up of job site. Safe Work Practices • Choose and inspect personal protective equipment. • Inspect worksites and identify risks. • Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic. • Complete aerial rescue and lift truck rescue training

Requirements

High School Diploma
WHMIS 2015 and First Aid Certification is mandatory
Class 5 Drivers Licence or will pursue shortly after hire
Enjoys hands-on, physical, and outdoor work
Adheres to and promotes a strong safety-focused company culture
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
Collaborative and supportive
Approaches learning and work in a flexible manner
Proactive approach to personal and career growth
Effective communication skills – verbal and written
Result-focused work ethic
Sensitivity to deadlines and time management
Works well on teams and crew
Physical fitness and the ability to work outside

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary education is an asset.
Work experience in Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping, Hardscaping preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Arborists with arboricultural practices and leading crews
Equipment selection and maintenance
Adhering to safety procedures
Occasional interactions with customers
Read and understand job details in a work order
Assist a tree climber in rigging and removing limbs and tree sections
Take down trees using spurs and an aerial lift truck under supervision
Prune small trees and shrubs under supervision
Limb and buck trees on the ground
Operate a chipper or other specialized equipment, i.e. stump grinder, skid steer, hi-ab, and airspade
Tree installation and transplanting
Integrated pest management and invasive species control
Root pruning and install root barriers
Storm cleanup
Choose and load the necessary daily equipment
Perform daily inspections of equipment and vehicles
Drive vehicles including carpool cars, lift/chipper trucks, with or without trailers
Set up and take down of work site
Refuel, sharpen, maintain, and safely operate power tools such as chainsaws and blowers
Inspect/maintain larger mobile equipment
Clean up of job site
Choose and inspect personal protective equipment
Inspect worksites and identify risks
Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic
Complete aerial rescue and lift truck rescue training