Utility Crew Leader

Utility Crew Leader

Cambridge and Brantford

Company Overview

At Davey, we care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We’re always striving to be our best, and we expect the same of each and every employee. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, flexibility and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels. And our unique employee-ownership model means you can have a stake in the success of our company every day, with every decision you make. Wherever you want to grow your career – from a new role to a new geography – there’s a place for you at Davey.

Position Overview 

As a Crew Leader you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right, on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members, assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.

Job Duties

• Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks.
• Manage customer service expectations.
• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers and rail customers
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Removal or trimming of trees and brush encroaching onto utility or transportation rights of ways
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Responsible for job site set up, clean up.

Qualifications

• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience and 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred.
• Certified Utility Arborist, Utility Arborist, Utility Tree Trimmer, MTCU 444B qualification required.
• Valid provincial driver’s license with qualification to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement (DZ).
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate.
• Valid Working at Heights certificate.
• ISHA line clearance proficiency.
• ISA certification is an asset.
• Utility Work Protection Code training is an asset.
• Formal industry education is an asset.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation Package – $30 to $34 / hour
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP Matching Program
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service
• Continued advancement opportunities and learning opportunities

Please send resume to christina.gaspari@davey.com

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, provincial law.