Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Martensville, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Additional Locations: Travel across Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 219797

Company Overview
At Davey, your office is the outdoors. Every day brings a new adventure, and our national footprint provides you the opportunity to see and experience different parts of the country. Clients hire Davey because we are expert professionals, and we only hire candidates who can deliver on that promise every day. You’ll have a chance to do what you love each workday, and your team will have your back. Whether you’re working independently or as part of a crew, you’ll be given the training, resources and flexibility to do your job – and to do it safely, every day.

Position Overview
In this role, you will travel across Manitoba and Saskatchewan as you work to support our clients to ensure access and safety is maintained along utility corridors and power distribution stations. Any perspective employees must possess a class 5 drivers license, and be able to travel to our office in Winnipeg MB, or Nisku AB for training.

This challenging position entails applying herbicides with the purpose of managing brush and noxious weeds on utility facilities, power line and industrial rights-of-ways, wind turbines and roadways. The application of herbicides varies from selective backpack treatments to large scale foliar treatments utilizing 1-ton trucks, all terrain vehicles, and/or heavy equipment.

Job Duties

Perform chemical and mechanical vegetation control.

Maintain meticulous records of herbicide use, inventory and equipment.

Operate herbicide applicator, adhering to all company and environmental standards.

Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment.





Plan out workday based on project area and book crew accommodations.

Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Manage customer service expectations.

Qualifications

No experience necessary however herbicidal application experience is preferred

Asset: Air brakes, herbicide applicators certificate, H2S, WHIMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR, ATV training and heavy equipment operating experience.

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Attention to detail, and a proficiency using tablets, Windows and Excel, are strongly encouraged, and required for all potential crew leaders.

Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

Extensive travel is required for this role. Hotel costs are covered by Davey tree and virtually all expenses are covered.

Wages are dependent on prior experience and certifications. Earning potential throughout the season for those interested in additional training to become crew foreperson or operate specialized equipment, or looking for potential full time employment.

Wage $20.50 - $27.50 along with a $50 tax-free living allowance paid for out of town work

Start date expected middle of May

Davey provides all safety and protective clothing required but new employees must provide their own CSA steel toed rubber boots

Must be 18 years of age or older

Davey provides ongoing training and advancement opportunities

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Prospect Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

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