Arborist Assistant

SavATree • Surrey, BC

4d • CA$21 - CA$27 • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• WHMIS 2015 and First Aid Certification is mandatory.
• Class 5 Drivers Licence or will pursue shortly after hire.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma and Post Secondary education is an asset.
• Work experience in Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscaping, Hardscaping preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity for a Relocation Bonus
• Self-directed benefits package ($2,500/year)
• Dental Coverage and Insurance Options
• PPE supplied
• Safety Allowance for special items
• Education/Professional Development Allowance
• Paid Birthday Off
• Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Days
• Employee Carpool Program Opportunity, dependent on location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED