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"description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Arborist/Bucket Foreman - </span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Amherst, NS</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">$27 - $34 per hour <br></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Lucas Tree Experts</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">, a leader in the tree care industry, is looking for a motivated individual to join the team as an <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Arborist/Bucket Foreman</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">. </span></span>The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with at least 12 months experience in the tree care industry as a utility tree crew foreman and experience operating a bucket/running a bucket crew. A Class 3 license is an asset but is not required. Climbing experience and pre-existing EHAP certifications are a plus. <br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Are you looking for a company that provides career advancement opportunities?<br></span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br>Lucas Tree Experts provides <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">FREE</span> on-the-job training for those willing, able, and interested in advancing their skills in this field. Lucas Tree Experts will not only pay for your licensing and certifications to advance your career in the Tree Industry, but they will also provide wage increases for each that is obtained along the way.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Why Lucas Tree Experts?</span></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\"><br></span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Free On-the-Job Training (Including Class 3 license <span>paid for by Lucas Tree</span>)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">High earning potential with weekly incentives</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Safety first culture</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Advancement opportunities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid time off and paid holidays</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Competitive and comprehensive benefits package</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">RRSP with company match</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work outdoors!</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity.<span style=\"font-weight: bold\"> Duties:</span> driving and operating a bucket truck, running a crew of 2 to 3 people, manual removal of vegetation from work areas, safely operating various forestry equipment (woodchipper, giraffe, hydraulic equipment, bucket truck, chainsaws) performing line clearance, pruning, and removals.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">REQUIREMENTS: </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a bucket foreman.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must have previous experience in the Tree Industry with a proven safety record.<br></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.<br><span>Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.<br>Must be able to work 45 hours weekly. </span><br></span><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be able to work outside in various types of weather.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (<span>i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be willing and able to learn how to operate a bucket 75 ft. in the air & operate all equipment safely.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be willing and able to learn how to climb trees using the proper tools of the trade.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must successfully complete your Electrical Hazards certification within 30 days</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must attain Arborist trainee OTM level within the 60 days (supervisor sign off)<br>Must be willing and able to obtain a Class 3 Drivers License <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">(paid for by Lucas Tree Experts)</span>.<br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain licenses & certifications as required by the position in order to grow your career (<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">paid for by Lucas Tree Experts</span>).<br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must be able to successfully complete a post offer physical & drug screen as well as a background and motor vehicle check.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must have a clean safety record.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Successful professionals at Lucas Tree Experts have come from a variety of backgrounds, including Utility Line Clearance, Integrated Vegetation Management, Arboriculture, Field Operations Management, Supervisor, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Arborist, Forestry, Off-Road, Natural Resource Management, Storm Restoration, and Landscape Maintenance.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Lucas Tree Experts offers paid, hands-on, on-the-job training, paid educational courses for advancement in the industry. We also offer safety and bonus incentive programs & a complete benefits package. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34)\">Come work for a company that offers advancement opportunities and a great quality of work life!</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> <br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">*Please Note:</span> Correspondence will be primarily via e-mail. Please provide us with a working e-mail on your application. If you don't hear from Lucas Tree within a day, please check your spam folder.</span></p>",
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