Arborist Assistant

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Tree and orchard fruit

Work setting

• Forestry and logging

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Weed, prune and trim trees and plants
• Tree removal
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
• Oversee safety of operations
• Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
• Monitor safety area
• Cut weeds and undergrowth
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Clean and make minor repairs to machines and equipment
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Maintain work areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Shovel
• Lift truck
• Chippers
• Chipping machine
• Chain saw
• Trimmer

Additional sector experience

• Forestry

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Tree service

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• 20/20 vision
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Adaptability