DZ DRIVER - AD
- Date Posted: Sep 21st, 2023
- Salary: $22+ per hour
- Location: Maidstone, ON
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Transportation: None
Description:
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. Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients. 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.Qualifications:
- Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights. 1-3 years experience. Arborist certification or willingness to work towards. Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement required. Clean drivers abstract required. Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress. Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.