Labourer

Essential Job Duties:

(Tasks necessary and required to perform the job.)

Keep the worksite clean and organized by removing fallen tree debris, including branches, leaves, and trunks

Ensure that pathways are clear and safe for workers and equipment

Support Arborists fetching tools, holding materials, or providing general help

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

Request repairs or replacement of equipment when necessary

Actively support and encourage working safely and supporting a positive team environment

Report safety hazards or unsafe working conditions to supervisors

Ensure that materials and equipment are stored in a safe and organized manner

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; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

Other Duties:

Position may require some outside travel

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, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment

Supervisory Duties:

(Duties of supervising others.)

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

Eager to learn knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be

Enforce on-the-job safety practices

Possess the 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

Experience with 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

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:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

A High School Diploma or higher

Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license, and a current Drivers Abstract with less than 6 demerit points

Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening

Other Preferred Requirements: (driver’s license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

Valid First-Aid and CPR certificates would be considered an asset.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):

English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak

Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Other Language _________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak

Travel Requirements:

☐No-Seldom

☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)

☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)

☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)

☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)

Physical Characteristics:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

Sit for long periods of time while operating equipment

Lift heavy objects, up to 20 pounds, on an infrequent basis

Environmental Factors:

(The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

Working outside in extreme weather conditions

Regular and consistent exposure to loud noises from equipment and machinery