Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

DangerousAt heightsNoisyOutdoorsAll weather conditions

Work setting

Rural areaRemote locationVarious locationsRelocation costs covered by employerLandscape contractor

Tasks

Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirementsTrim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruningApply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutionsExamine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and diseasePlant and maintain private and public lawns and gardensPlant and move treesTree removalWork at heights, on scaffolding or swing stagesRepair and maintain equipmentPrune trees

Type of heavy equipment operated

Bucket-wheel excavators

Area of specialization

Tree service

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityCombination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety bootsHard hatSafety glasses/gogglesGlovesRain gear

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you currently a student?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

MorningDayOvertime required

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits

Financial benefits

Pension plan

Other benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Vancouver Island Tree Services Ltd

Open Positions

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