Arbor Worker Climber / Stump Grinder Operator

Do you love working outdoors? Are you experienced in the operation of a stump grinder and a chipper truck? Are you looking for a company that values safety, quality and work/life balance?

We offer top wages, year-round work, health and dental benefits, year end bonus, company truck, fuel card, career advancement, paid training and other perks... like free golf!

HML Group is a highly reputable landscape design and construction contractor that works in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove and other areas of Alberta. We provide high-end landscape design, arborist and construction services to residential, municipal and commercial clients as well as grounds maintenance services.

We're looking for someone who is creative, self-motivated, organized and excellent attention to detail to join our local business that is growing quickly.

We are looking to add someone to our team that has a minimum of 3 years experience in the operation of stump grinders and chipper trucks.

Responsibilities:

• Operate self - propelled equipment including a stump grinder and chipper truck.
• Use small equipment such as chainsaws, brush saws, drills in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure it is in proper working order and meets operational and safety standards.
• Use and share knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and code, follow safety guidelines, identify potential hazardous situations and adapt appropriately.
• Assist supervisor by training other staff members
• Work well with ground crew

Qualifications:

• Mature, reliable, physically fit, hands on and able to perform field work at a high standard
  
• Minimum 3 years experience in operation of stump grinder and chipper truck
• 2 years experience as a tree climber (ISA certified arborist an asset)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain written time records, and work order documents
• Ability to organize and manage a high volume workload
• Ability to multi-task and focus on priorities
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude would be an asset
  
• Must follow the company's HSE program and complete all documentation required
• Valid driver's license (with clean driver's abstract)
• Over the age of 25 years old (for fleet insurance purposes)
• Experience operating trucks and trailers
• Ability to operate equipment such as a mini hoe/ skid steer is an asset
  
• Be comfortable working in residential and city environments
• Have a good understanding of rigging techniques and climbing safety

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• CSTS 2020 (required)
  
• ISA certification is an asset
• Standard First Aid is an asset'
• Fall Protection (required)