HML is looking for a Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) or Certified Utility Arborist (CUA).
Job duties:
Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around Edmonton and surrounding areas,
50-75% travel away from home required,
Assess trees and shrubs and apply treatments as needed,
Plan and construct landscaped environments including trees, shrubs, lawns and other landscape structures,
Plant and move trees,
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease,
Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools,
Pruning and shaping trees,
Chipping branches,
Grinding tree stumps,
Assisting with tree felling,
Assisting with ropes and rigging,
Aerial lift operation,
Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment,
Delimbing and bucking trees,
Climbing trees,
Survey and assess designated sites,
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions,
Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products,
Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment,
Follow all OH&S, municipal and traffic legislation and,
Operate according to the company’s safety standards,
Landscaping Projects,
Dependable Team player,
Physically fit and able to lift moderate weight (30 – 50 lbs),
Snow removal in the winter,
Landscape equipment and tools regular maintenance.
Skills / Requirements:
UTT or CUA accreditation
3+ years of experience as an Arborist.
CSTS training (required).
Leadership for Safety Excellence training (is an asset); Valid Driver’s (air brakes) license with clean driver’s abstract.
Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check.
Ability to work long hours (10 – 12 hours per day).
Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions; Physically and capable of lifting +50lbs.
Strong work ethic; Safety conscious.
Must be able to legally work in Canada.
