Summary:
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
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A safety-first culture and professional workplace
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Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
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Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
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RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
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Industry credential/license pay increases
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Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
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Boot reimbursement up to $200
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Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
Responsibilities:
As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:
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Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
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Pruning
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Rigging
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Cabling and bracing
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Removals
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Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
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Implementing work zone safety procedures
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Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
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Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
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Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
Qualifications:
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
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Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
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Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
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A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
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Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
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Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name: Maple Ridge Location : State/Province: BC Category: Production Arborist Latest Post Date: Canada Careers: 10/14/2024 Type: Regular Full-Time
