Arborist/Crew Leader/Bucket Operator

Beswick Tree Service has been in business for over 70 years, serving Hamilton, Burlington and the surrounding areas. We are a full service tree care company, performing tree and stump removal, tree and shrub pruning as well as tree fertilization and spraying.

We are not a fly by night tree company: we like to say that if you're looking for a few months' worth of work - Beswick isn't for you. But if you want to make a career out of this, we will work with you to develop you as a professional. Among other things, this could include helping you get your ISA certification, climbing training courses, a DZ license and ensuring that you get a broad exposure to all things tree care. Our longest tenured crew leaders have been with us 25+ years for a reason.

Crew Leader / Bucket Operator Compensation:

• $28 - $38+/hour (range is based on experience and qualifications. If, in addition to bucket operating experience, you're also a strong climber - you will be at the higher end of that range to start)
• Full-time, year-round employment. We talk about solving for the winter slowdown and our focused lead generation effort to combat the degree of slowdown in our business here: https://beswicktreeservice.com/a-career-as-an-arborist
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Company events and training - check out some of what we train for on our website: https://beswicktreeservice.com/training-and-development
• Advancement within Beswick: we are always looking to develop our tree care professionals into something more and equip them with the necessary skills to advance within the industry. As a Foreman/Crew Leader, this could include advancing to a consulting arborist or a sales estimator.
• Health Spending Account for individuals and family to be used for dental, vision, massage, etc.
• Equipment allowance

Crew Leader / Bucket Operator Duties:

• Pass the necessary knowledge and skills of the arboriculture trade down to your Second Climber and Ground Technician
• Buy into our culture of equipment maintenance. These are our everyday tools that we use to perform a skilled trade.
• Provide regular updates to the arborist estimators on job statuses and how your day is progressing
• Safely and responsibly operate and maintain all equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, skid steers, trucks, trailers
• Pruning, thinning and removal of deadwood
• Participate in our weekly safety and training sessions and live training sessions as needed

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of bucket and bucket truck operating experience.
• 3+ years of full-time climbing experience would be considered an asset
• Strong communicator and a team player with a good attitude. Being hungry, humble and having a willingness to learn are the things we care most about at Beswick rather than experience.
• A valid DZ license and your own means of transportation are required. Our yard is located off of Highway 5 in Dundas.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00-$38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid DZ license and your own means of transportation?
• How many years of bucket and bucket truck experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-04