Arborist

Open Canopy Tree Co.
Calgary, AB
$23–$35 an hour - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $23–$35 an hour

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime

Location

Calgary, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Full job description

Job Overview

You will be a part of all on site operations. Depending on the days tasks your day could include operating the bucket truck or climbing in pruning or removal scenarios. Once the arial work is completed, you are expected to help with the ground operations. On site communication with the homeowners is a regular occurrence. Administrative duties such as estimating will also be expected of you.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Driving vehicles to and from site (Must possess valid drivers licence)
  • Initial contact wth homeowner when arriving on site
  • Site preparation upon arrival which will include staging equipment, unloading gear and fuelling saws
  • Working in direct contact with ground or aerial crew via provided bluetooth headset communication
  • Servicing of equipment including chainsaws, wood chipper, stump grinder (Mechanical background a big asset)
  • Pruning trees to ISA standards
  • Removal of trees in a safe and efficient manner using the provided rigging equipment if necessary
  • Running ropes used in the safe and controlled lowering of limbs when working around property assets
  • Ensuring the climber or bucket operator has access to anything needed throughout their working session
  • End of job site clean up and gear pack up
  • Shop and truck organization
  • Ensuring equipment is in good working order, and notifying the manager of any issues
  • Estimating for potential new clients

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay
  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Climbing: 1 year (required)
  • Arborist: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Certified Arborist (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-01