Certified Utility Arborist in Cranbrook

Essential Job Duties:

• Trim, prune, and remove trees and branches that pose a risk to power lines, poles, and other utility infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption.
• Maintain a safe distance between vegetation and utility equipment to minimize risks of outages, fires, or electrical hazards.
• 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.
• Identify hazardous trees or plants that are diseased, dead, or structurally weak, and may fall onto utility lines during storms or high winds.
• Recommend and perform removal or pruning of dangerous trees before they cause disruptions or safety risks.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, stump grinders, and cranes to perform tree trimming and removal.
• Maintain records of tree maintenance activities, including tree removal, pruning schedules, and any damage caused by vegetation to utility infrastructure.
• Report vegetation-related hazards to utility companies or local authorities to ensure timely responses to potential issues.
• Track vegetation management progress and document completed work for utility records or regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with line workers and utility crews to ensure vegetation is cleared around power lines before work begins or during maintenance.
• Implement long-term vegetation management strategies by recommending or planting trees and shrubs that are less likely to interfere with power lines.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing damage to natural habitats and wildlife.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Other Duties:

• Occasional travel outside of the office may be required.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchippers and must wear proper personal protective equipment.

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise crew members to ensure that safety procedures are followed, especially when working around high-voltage electrical equipment, including tree trimming practices.
• Train and support team members in learning about tree identification, tree removal procedures, tree disease identification and treatment, and other aspects of the job as needed.
• Ensure the safe operation of equipment near live electrical lines, using techniques and protective gear that reduce the risk of electrical shock.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

• Knowledge of safety protocols around live electrical lines and the ability to enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Familiarity with local environmental laws, tree preservation ordinances, and best practices.
• Ability to guide and lead team members on the job.
• Strong attention to detail, focusing on tree health, proper pruning techniques, and structural stability.
• Knowledge of local utility regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and direct others on the job.
• 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 prioritize competing tasks, as new situations continue to emerge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating systems.
• Experience with Apple-based products.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

• Current UA/ UTT/ CUA Certification and the ability to maintain it.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license, and a current Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerit points.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Other Preferred Requirements:

• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR certificates or be willing to obtain.

Travel Requirements:

• Yes - Extensive (greater than 50%).

Physical Characteristics:

• Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment.
• Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis.

Environmental Factors:

• Working outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery.

At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs and customized trainings.