Utility DZ Driver [Groundperson / Arborist]
$45,760–$54,208 year
On-site · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada or Carp, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Drive a commercial truck with crew and equipment to job sites and join the arborist crew as an assistant to perform tree pruning and removal services safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, assisting the trimmers and foreperson with job-site setup and cleanup, installing cables/bracing and lightning protection systems, operating tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts), and adhering to Davey and industry safety policies. Requires AZ/DZ license (or provincial license), valid driver's license, willingness to pursue arborist certification, strong tree/plant identification skills, ability to lift 50 lbs, and ability to work as part of a team. Full-time, year-round employment with benefits, training opportunities, and potential for career advancement.
Required Qualifications
- Valid provincial driver’s license (Ontario)
- AZ or DZ license
- Clean drivers abstract
- Arborist certification or willingness to work towards
- Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
- Understanding and implementation of safe ascent in tree canopies (as applicable)
- Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping background preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
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