Position Details

The Position: Utility Arborist (UTT)

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Project Manager

About the Company

Wright Tree Service of Canada, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Pay & Advantages

Pay rate: $35 to $40 per hour.

Benefits: Medical and Dental benefits, Employee Ownership potential.

Equipment: All equipment needed provided, except your CSA Certified Work Boots.

Shifts: Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

- Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches that pose a risk to power lines, poles, and other utility infrastructure.
- Conduct regular inspections of areas around power lines to assess potential hazards posed by trees or branches.
- Work in both urban and rural environments, managing vegetation near overhead and underground utility lines.
- Use specialized techniques to safely bring down trees without damaging surrounding property, infrastructure, or utility equipment.
- Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal.
- Train and supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high‑voltage electrical equipment.
- Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules,



and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure.
- Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance.
- Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife.
- Perform other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge

- Certified Utility Arborist (CUA or UA) or Utility Tree Trimmer (UTT), or ability to challenge exam.
- Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboriculture techniques for trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with less than 6 demerits.
- Complete pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
- Current First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather and environmental conditions.
- Must adhere to the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

EEO Statement

We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted.

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