Job Description
Ground Crew, Spring 2023
In search of motivated individuals looking to start 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.
Ground crew are expected to assist arborists by operating ropes and equipment on the ground while the climber is in the tree. They are also expected to assist with job-site clean-up, including management and chipping of brush and wood as it is lowered to the ground.
Candidates should be interested in learning the skills of the trade and will be expected to perform;
- Safe chainsaw operations
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Wood Chipper safety
- Operations of skid steer
- Driving truck and trailer
Qualifications/Assets:
- Chainsaw Safety Course
- First Aid
- Truck driving experience
- Heavy equipment experience
- Working at heights training
40hrs/week
$20-$23/hr
Climbing and consulting arborists providing timber and tree solutions to Ottawa and the Valley since 2011.
Capital Timber Co. is owned and operated by brothers Andrew & Greg Clifford. We are a full-service tree care and saw-milling business, serving Ottawa and surrounding areas with professional services and competitive rates. Our company has a strong focus on sustainability and tree preservation whenever possible.