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Spray Technician (AB)

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Nisku, AB, CA
$52 an hour
Full-time

Position Overview

In this role, you will travel across Alberta as you work to support our clients to ensure access and safety is maintained along utility corridors and power distribution stations.

Any perspective employees will have access to a class 5 drivers license and a vehicle to travel to our office.

This challenging position entails applying herbicides with the purpose of managing brush and noxious weeds on utility facilities, power line rights-of-ways, and pipeline right-of-ways.

The application of herbicides varies from selective backpack treatments to large scale foliar treatments utilizing 1-ton trucks, all terrain vehicles, and / or heavy equipment.

Job Duties

  • Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.
  • Maintain meticulous records of herbicide use, inventory and equipment.
  • Operate herbicide applicator, adhering to all company and environmental standards.
  • Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.
  • Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
  • Manage customer service expectations.

Qualifications

  • No experience necessary however herbicidal application experience is preferred
  • Valid provincial driver’s license.
  • Asset : Air brakes, herbicide applicators certificate, H2S, WHIMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, ATV training and heavy equipment operating experience
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail, and a proficiency using tablets, Windows and Excel, are strongly encouraged, and required for all potential crew leaders.
  • Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

What We Offer

  • Extensive travel is required for this role. Hotel costs are covered by Davey tree and virtually all expenses are covered.
  • Wages are dependent on prior experience and certifications. Earning potential throughout the season for those interested in additional training to become crew foreperson or operate specialized equipment.
  • Wage $20.00 - $27.00 along with a $52 tax-free living allowance paid for out of town work
  • Start date expected beginning of May
  • Davey provides all safety and protective clothing required but new employees must provide their own CSA steel toed rubber boots
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Davey provides ongoing training and advancement opportunities

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. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.

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Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.

It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination.

In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey’s relevant EO / AA plan, please submit a written request to : The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn : HR, 1500 N.

Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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