Certified Utility Arborist/ Utility Tree Trimmer

Brad Ryan - Wright Canada Holdings LTD•Charlottetown, PE

4d•CA$35 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking a Certified Utility Arborist/ Utility Tree Trimmer to join their team. This is a full-time position reporting to the Project Manager. Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. The company emphasizes a culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Requirements

Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.
Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
Must adhere to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

Assign, instruct, and direct tree trimmers, equipment operators and groundworkers.
Trim and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using saws/pruners.
Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways.
Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
Ensure on-the-job safety practices are followed by all crew members.
Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.