Tree Climber ($22-$35/Hr)

Are you ready to join our team? Wight Tree Service is located in Georgina, Ontario just 15 minutes north of Newmarket and is growing rapidly. We have been offering a variety of tree services to our customers for over 30 years. We offer our services to the entire Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and York Region including Georgina, North York, Newmarket, Aurora, Markham and Richmond Hill.

We are seeking qualified forward-thinking individuals who want to grow with our company.

Positions available starting immediately for winter season and beyond. Please note we are not looking to hire exclusively for the winter season but to hire with the intent to provide employees with year-round employment with our company.

Responsibilities:

- Perform tree climbing and pruning activities using appropriate equipment and techniques

- Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment such as chainsaws, ropes, harnesses, and climbing gear

- Assess tree health and identify potential hazards or risks

- Provide recommendations for tree care and maintenance

- Collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner

- Follow safety protocols and adhere to industry standards

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Tree Climber or similar role

- Proficient in arboricultural techniques

- Chipper operation experience

- Strong tree and shrub identification skills

- Valid G or DZ drivers license or equivalent with clean drivers abstract

- Familiarity with operating a bucket truck for elevated work

- Knowledge of bucket operation and safety procedures

- Ability to rig trees for removal

What we offer as a company:

- Four (10-12 hr) days a week

- Overtime if requested

- Health Benefits after 3 months

- Paid training courses

- PPE reimbursements

- Family oriented company

- Positive work environment

- Flexible days off

- Opportunities to grow through higher responsibilities

- Prioritized safety on work sites

- The latest software, gear and equipment

Working Conditions:

- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

- Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding work on an ongoing basis including walking and standing on hard and soft surfaces, bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs for short periods of time.

- Squatting and kneeling

- Walking on various types of terrain

- Forward and lateral trunk extension

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Health benefits available.

Note: We will accept apprentices and are willing to sponsor apprentices for school if the candidate is the right fit for our organization.

We thank all those applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0 (required)

Work Location: In person