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Utility Arborist
Winnipeg, Manitoba · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$35k-$40kDetected 6 days ago
ComplianceProject Management
About the role
- Utility Arborist (UTT)
- Type: Full-time
- Reports To: Project Manager
Responsibilities
- Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal
- Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules, and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure
- Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance
Requirements
- Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.
- Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing.
- Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
- Other duties as required
Compensation
- $35k-$40k
Benefits
- Medical and Dental benefits
- However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted.
Company info
- Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.
- Why Wright Canada Holdings:
- A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship
- Pay rate of $35 to $40 per hour
- We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots
- Working shifts, Monday to Friday
- Employee Ownership potential
- Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH).
- The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West,
- Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.
- Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
- We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.
- We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position.
- The posting will remain open until the role is filled.
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