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SalaryWright Tree Service of Canada
Wright Tree Service of Canada, Ltd. is currently seeking a Snow Removal/Landscaping/Labourer to start in the Calgary area on a full and part-time basis, Monday through Friday with possible weekend work. Wright Tree Service of Canada, Ltd. provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across the country.
This position starts at $24 - 28 per hour, dependent on experience.
This position will be predominantly located in Calgary, AB. You must be able and willing to work in Calgary to be eligible for this position. Candidates must enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather, and be willing to work early mornings or through the night, with possible weekend work. AB Class 5 Drivers license and clean abstract preferred, but not required. We have full-time positions, Monday-Friday with possible weekend work, available in Calgary working with our winter snow removal crews. On the job training provided.
Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Early morning snow crews clearing walks and drives at commercial centers, shopping malls and resid1ential properties.
- Early morning sanding truck drivers to sanding parking lots.
- Fertilizing, including but not limited to, root injection of trees and soap application for insect control
- Landscape maintenance
- Planting & stump-grinding
- Daytime & early morning skid-steer operations.
- Overnight skid-steer operations.
- Overnight plow-truck operations.
- Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
- Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record, air brakes endorsement a plus
- Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
- Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
- Must adhere to Wright Tree Service of Canada’s “Employee/ Contractor Smoking, Alcohol and Drug Policy Minimum Requirements” handbook.
- Experience in working around hazardous equipment.
- Working around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- May work on rough terrain.
- Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
- Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
- Must be able to communicate with others with respect and comprehend written and verbal job instructions or information while representing Wright Tree Service of Canada in a professional manner.
- 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 work independently and self-motivate with good time management.
- Flexibility with traveling in and out of town, via plane and/or vehicle.
- Proficient in map navigation skills and orienteering.
- Assistance may be required during major storm events.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Wright Tree Service of Canada’s operations include safety-sensitive positions and safety-sensitive worksites. Each employee, contractor, subcontractor and supplier performing work or carrying out work on Wright Tree Service of Canada’s behalf, where the work includes a safety-sensitive position or is performed or carried out at a safety-sensitive worksite, must have, administer and enforce an alcohol and drug policy and testing program.
Wright Canada Holdings Ltd. is an employee-owned company with a strong commitment to recruiting and developing the best talent in the industry. We are committed to taking care of you and your future. Our benefits include health, dental and wellness coverage, life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, a Deferred Stock Unit (DSU) program, online learning, counseling services, and more.
Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal or provincial laws.
