Labourer / Arborist Apprentice

$18.00 - $24.00 hourly
  • Prune It Up Tree Service
  • Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Dec 02, 2022
Full time Arborist Apprentice Grounds worker Other

Job Description

If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! Prune It Up Tree Service is hiring for an experienced arborist or a “New to the industry Grounds person”.

Responsibilities:

· Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.

· Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite.

· Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws. Drives trucks, operates chippers.

· Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.

· Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft.

· Participates in daily safety meetings and daily job briefings.

· Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices.

· Keeps work area clean and orderly.

· Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner

· Prior experience with trimming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred

· A clean valid Driver’s License is required

· Drivers abstract required at time of conditional job offer.

· Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions

· Proven time management and organizational skills.

· Customer Service experience.

· Positive attitude and can-do work ethic.

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, health benefits, training, year-round employment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more.