Labourer

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada Essential Job Duties: (Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.)

- Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks

- Ensure that pathways are clear and safe for workers and equipment

- Support Arborists fetching tools, holding materials, or providing general help

- Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper

- Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use

- Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data

- Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions

- Set up barriers or signs to keep the area safe for the crew and the public

- Request repairs or replacement of equipment when necessary

- Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment

- Report safety hazards or unsafe working conditions to supervisors

- Ensure that materials and equipment are stored in a safe and organized manner

- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership

- Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Other Duties:

- Position may require some outside travel

- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster

- Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Supervisory Duties: (Duties of supervising others.)

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements: (Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

- Eager to learn knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be

- Enforce on-the-job safety practices

- Possess the ability to lift move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis

- Ability to prioritize competing tasks, as new situations continue to emerge

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating systems

- Experience with Apple-based products

- Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience

- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment

- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements: (The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

- A High School Diploma or higher

- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license, and a current Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerit points

- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening

Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

- Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates would be considered an asset.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak): English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Travel Requirements: ☐No-Seldom ☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%) ☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%) ☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%) ☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics: (The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

- Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment

- Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis

Environmental Factors: (The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

- Working outside in extreme weather conditions

- Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery