Arborist Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Specific Duties :

An Arborist Apprentice will have a variety of duties and tasks to perform daily, varying by the type of

work being done at each given site. The main priorities are to assist Arborists with arboricultural

practices and leading crews, equipment selection and maintenance, adhering to safety procedures,

and occasional interactions with customers.

Arboricultural

• Read and understand job details in a work order.
• Assist a tree climber in rigging and removing limbs and tree sections.
• Take down trees using spurs and an aerial lift truck under supervision.
• Prune small trees and shrubs under supervision.
• Limb and buck trees on the ground.
• Operate a chipper or other specialized equipment, i.e. stump grinder, skid steer, hi-ab, and

airspade.

Equipment, Machine and Tool Use

Safe Work Practices

Qualifications

Relationships

Reports To : Branch Manager, Operations Manager, GTC Supervisor, Crew Leaders.

Working Conditions

as private gardens and backyards, public spaces, and remote areas.

performing arboricultural services, clean-up, and being courteous to customers.

arborist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes :

outdoor work.

safety-focused company culture.

accuracy.

flexible manner.

career growth.

and written.

management.

Income

$21.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

($2,500 / year)

Options

Allowance

Opportunity, dependent on location