Certified Utility Arborist / UTT

HML is looking for a Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT) or Certified Utility Arborist (CUA).

Job duties:

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  Arborist and tree care work scopes in and around Edmonton and surrounding areas,
• 50-75% travel away from home required,
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  Assess trees and shrubs and apply treatments as needed,
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  Plan and construct landscaped environments including trees, shrubs, lawns and other landscape structures,
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  Plant and move trees,
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  Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems / disease,
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  Use of chainsaws and other powered hand tools,
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  Pruning and shaping trees,
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  Chipping branches,
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  Grinding tree stumps,
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  Assisting with tree felling,
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  Assisting with ropes and rigging,
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  Aerial lift operation,
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  Operating chainsaws and other tree felling equipment,
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  Delimbing and bucking trees,
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  Climbing trees,
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  Survey and assess designated sites,
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  Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease,
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  Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions,
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  Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, and other lawn care products,
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  Operation of leaf blower and debris removal equipment,
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  Follow all OH&S, municipal and traffic legislation and,
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  Operate according to the company’s safety standards,
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  Landscaping Projects,
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  Dependable Team player,
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  Physically fit and able to lift moderate weight (30 – 50 lbs),
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  Snow removal in the winter,
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  Landscape equipment and tools regular maintenance.

Skills / Requirements:

• UTT or CUA accreditation
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  3+ years of experience as an Arborist.
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  CSTS training (required).
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  Leadership for Safety Excellence training (is an asset); Valid Driver’s (air brakes) license with clean driver’s abstract.
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  Able to successfully complete a drug & alcohol pre-screening and criminal record check.
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  Ability to work long hours (10 – 12 hours per day).
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  Must be able to work in varied and extreme (hot) weather conditions; Physically and capable of lifting +50lbs.
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  Strong work ethic; Safety conscious.
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  Must be able to legally work in Canada.