Utility Arborist Apprentice
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Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Utility Arborist Apprentice in Nanaimo, British Columbia, with Vancouver Island coverage. This full-time onsite role pays $30.85 to $34.97 per hour and offers hands-on field training toward becoming a certified Arborist, backed by a strong safety culture, solid equipment maintenance, and teamwork. You will support arborists, help control traffic, perform inspections, cut and load brush, and ensure clean job sites. Qualifications include a valid BC driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and prior arboriculture or horticulture experience; line clearing and air brake endorsement are assets. Benefits include training, tuition assistance, stock after 6 months, RRSP/TFSA matching, sick days, per diems. To apply, tailor your resume to safety, learning, and long-term growth, highlight licenses and driving credentials, and show readiness to pursue certification.
Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Nanaimo, British Columbia
Additional Locations: Vancouver Island
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226036
Position Overview
As a Utility Arborist Apprentice with Davey Tree you will begin to gain exposure on all aspects of the Arborist role. You will spend your day in the field supporting Arborists all while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized site. In time Davey Tree would look to support the apprentice in becoming a certified Arborist.
The pay rate for this position is $30.85 - $34.97 per hour.
Job Duties
- Control lowering ropes.
- Supply tools for tree workers aloft.
- Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices.
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance inspections on equipment.
- Cut, chip and load brush and wood.
- Complete proper job site cleanup.
- Assist other crew members in performing job duties.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
- Previous arboriculture/horticulture experience.
- Utility line clearing experience an asset.
- Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
Additional Information
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- Seasonal positions also available.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
- Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
- Paid Sick Days (BC Only).
- Safety Boot Allowance (BC Only).
- Employee Referral Program and other company perks.
- Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. 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 invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
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