Labourer

Job title:

Labourer

Company

Job description

Wright Tree Service of CanadaThe Position: LabourerType: Full-timeReports To: Arborist (ISA or UTT)About Us:Wright Tree Service, 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.Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship
• Pay rate of $20 to $26 per hour
• We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots
• Working shifts of 10 days on and 4 days off
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance
• Medical and Dental benefits
• Employee Ownership potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris, or feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Set up tools and equipment for arborists to use.
• Help arborists assess the health and structural integrity of trees, possibly by assisting with measurements, observations, or gathering data.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Set up barriers or signs to keep the area safe for the crew and the public.
• Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Join Our Team:Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. 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. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.

Expected salary

$20 – 26 per hour

Location

Winnipeg, MB

Job date

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:46:24 GMT

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