Arborist Grounds Person

Do you love working outdoors? We are hiring experienced and entry level Arborists.

We offer top wages, year-round work, health and dental benefits, year end bonus, 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.

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

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.
• Control lowering ropes.
• Provide tools to tree workers working at heights.
• Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance inspections on equipment.
• Cut, chip and load brush and wood.
• Complete proper job site cleanup.
• Assist other crew members in performing job duties.
• Perform arboricultural work including vegetation pruning and removals.
• Use and share knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and code, follow safety guidelines, identify potential hazardous situations and adapt appropriately.
  

Qualifications:

• Mature, reliable, physically fit, hands on and able to perform field work at a high standard
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain written time records, and work order documents
  
• 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 drivers license (with clean drivers 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
  

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• CSTS 2020 (required)
  
• ISA certification as asset but not required
• Standard First Aid is an asset