Pruning Arborist II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50997)

Description

As an Arborist II you will be working within Urban Forests to direct and schedule tree pruning, tree maintenance, and tree removal. You will take on a lead role in the training/mentoring of Labourers, Developmental Arborists and Arborists to ensure the proper skills and abilities are developed to meet the requirements and standards of the City. 

What will you do?

• Assist pruning crew leader, includes on-site supervision and site inspections
• Provide direction to Arborists and crews on day to day operational tasks
• Coordinate and schedule daily  pruning, removals and tree maintenance
• Dispatch work and provide direction on work required through 311 notifications
• Inspect the condition of individual trees or groups of trees to ascertain overall health or to identify damage caused from disease, weather, age, fire or vandalism assign work as needed based on the assessment
• Safely operate aerial trucks and other arboriculture equipment, vehicles and tools
• Train and mentor front line staff in arboriculture safety and tasks
• Deliver tool box talks as directed by the crew leader
• Update and track tasks performed and safety records
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as chainsaws, brush blades and various arboriculture tools
• Respond to public complaints and questions about arboriculture and the care and management of the Urban Forest
• Investigate urban tree notifications and formulate recommendations and schedule the work
• Maintain records, time sheets and daily work progress reports, vehicle downtime
• Update tree inventory and tool and supply inventory
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Perform other related duties and assist Crew Leader as required