Arborist Crew Leader Wanted - Ontario, Canada
About the job
Salary CAD 60,000 - CAD 70,000
As a Crew Leader you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right, on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members, assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.
- Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
- Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks.
- Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
- Including but not limited to:
- Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
- Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
- Removal of hazardous trees.
- Provide expert tree trimming services and inspections to client properties.
- Manage customer service expectations.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
Preferred Skills
- Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist.
- The ability to understand and safely direct a team on the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
- ISA certification or equilavent an asset
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
Benefits Offered
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Davey provides ongoing training and careers advancement opportunities.
- Occasional overtime required.
- Excellent Benefits package
- RRSP Program
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks
About the Company
Davey Tree Expert Company
At Davey, we care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We’re always striving to be our best, and we expect the same of each and every employee. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, flexibility and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels. And our unique employee-ownership model means you can have a stake in the success of our company every day, with every decision you make. Wherever you want to grow your career – from a new role to a new geography – there’s a place for you at Davey.