arborist assistant

Lombardi Tree Service
Abbotsford, BC, CA
$21 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
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  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Education : Bachelor's degree
  • Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

  • Dangerous
  • Noisy
  • Outdoors
  • At heights
  • Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

Forestry and logging

Tasks

  • Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
  • Tree removal
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
  • Help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
  • Oversee safety of operations
  • Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
  • Monitor safety area
  • Cut weeds and undergrowth
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Clean and make minor repairs to machines and equipment
  • Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
  • Maintain work areas
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations

Type of heavy equipment operated

Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Shovel
  • Lift truck
  • Chippers
  • Chipping machine
  • Chain saw
  • Trimmer

Additional sector experience

Forestry

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

Tree service

Transportation / travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Handling heavy loads
  • 20 / 20 vision
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves
  • Cellular phone
  • Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Adaptability

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • 16 days ago
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