Arboirst

Arborist, Spring 2023

In search of motivated individuals looking to grow their career in the tree care industry.

Capital Timber Co. provides a safe and fun work environment. We keep up-to-date with current arboriculture standards and provide top-of-the-line equipment to reduce heavy lifting and increase safety and efficiency on the job site. 

This position is for someone with a minimum of 3 years experience as a production climber. They should be skilled at; tree removals, pruning, cabling/bracing and advanced rigging techniques. Experience with crane removals is considered an asset but can be learned on-site.

Candidates should be knowledgeable with the skills of the trade and will be expected to perform;

• Tree removals using rope controlled rigging techniques
• Crane removals
• Tree pruning & cabling
• Client communications
• Truck & equipment operations
• Safe chainsaw operations & maintenance
• Wood Chipper safety 
• Operations of skid steer 
• Plant knowledge and identification
• Aerial rescue training

Qualifications/Assets:

• ISA certification
• Arboriculture education/training
• Working at heights training
• Chainsaw Safety Course 
• First Aid 
• DZ license
• Heavy equipment experience

40hrs/week 
$25-$35/hr based on experience
Annual gear allowance