Driver / Groundsperson Job at The Davey Tree Expert Company
Driver / Groundsperson - Utility
Additional Locations: Travel Required
Primary Locations: Alberta, Nisku, 3800-13 Street, T9E 1C6
Requisition ID: 183304
Position Overview
As a driver with Davey Tree you will be responsible for ensuring the crew and equipment arrive at the job site safely and on time. Once at site you will join the rest of the crew as a Labourer or Arborist; providing your in-depth knowledge and skills to ensure the job gets done right and on time.
Job Duties
- Drive a commercial truck with crew and equipment to various job sites as required.
- Perform and log daily pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.
- Maintain cleanliness of the truck, keeping interior and exterior of vehicle free of debris.
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
- If an Arborist: perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
- Including but not limited to:
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- Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
- Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
- Removal of hazardous trees.
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
- Assist the trimmers and foreperson in job site setup, debris removal and cleanup.
- 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 required.
- Clean drivers abstract required.
- 1-3 years experience.
- 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.
- Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- As an employee-owned company, Davey offers employees the option to purchase stock in the company after 1 year of service and as a result enjoy the benefits of being an employee owner.
- Excellent benefit package provided
- Davey offers an RRSP match program
- Employee Referral Program and Other Perks
Company Overview
Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is the Canadian subsidiary for Davey Tree, and has been performing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 850 employees, we continuously pride ourselves on unmatched quality and safety. Davey Tree has numerous crews that are professionally trained to provide tree trimming and removal services to ensure the scope of this contracted work is completed safely, and well before any deadlines. Our relatable experiences and industries serviced include notably Utilities, Municipalities, Government, Rail, Commercial and Residential.
Divisional Overview
We provide utilities, rail and road transport with safe and efficient right of way clearance services. Clients rely on us for timely resource mobilization during severe weather events and proactive planning services, such as system hardening and storm restorations.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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