Chainsaw Operator - Jobs in Courtenay, BC

Job Description

Do you:- want to work at extreme heights with razor sharp implements on trees near high voltage power lines- have your COVID vaccination- have chainsaw skills- hold yourself to a higher standard- want to work with a company that has high standards- have a positive attitude- want to feel appreciated for what you do- want to grow- CAREAre you:- reliable- hard working- competitivePrecision Tree is based in the Comox Valley and specializes in utility tree work - to protect people, property, and power from pain. Our team works full-time, year-round, where we live – on North Vancouver Island (Courtenay to Port Hardy and everywhere in-between).At Precision we love:- providing an essential service to our families and our community- working with a wicked team- using technology to do more work with less effort- being disciplined and managing ourselves- laughing at weird jokes- challenges like climbing mountains and fractions- being outside, away from artificial air and plastic people- adrenaline-inducing activities not for the faint of heart- being healthy- superheroes and supervillainsWe need another team member to help us with:- first aid- traffic control- working safely around vehicles and pedestrians on roads- moving/lifting/dragging trees & branches- chipping trees & branches- cutting the heck out of stuff- slashing, chainsaw operation- driving commercial vehicles- climbing trees- tree care, assessment, and maintenance around high voltage power linesChainsaw experience and skills are required for this position. Steel toed boots are mandatory, all other safety equipment is provided. You must have a valid drivers licence for this position. You must also be able to HAVE FUN. I know this is a truly unique requirement not often sought in job applicants, but it is if you want to work with Precision.The position is for NON-SMOKERS only. You MUST have your COVID vaccination to qualify for this position. Pay starts at $25/hr. You MUST be able to work shifts in the North Vancouver Island area, in areas like: Port Hardy, Sointula, Quatsino, Woss, Gold River, Sayward, Cortes Island and anywhere in-between. Precision pays for accommodations and offers $50/day Living Out Allowance for projects that require living out. Benefits package available after 6-month probation. Profit sharing gets paid when you help us hit our financial targets. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) currently in development.The successful candidate will have to pass each of the following steps:1. Your cover letter and resume will be evaluated for initial quality and fit - creativity, spelling and grammar count2. You will be contacted via e-mail to determine that you are a real person3. You will be interviewed over the phone4. Your references will be called and thoroughly questioned to gauge your level of awesomeness 5. You will need to review Precision company documents that outline our values, principles to work by, a skill list of all required skills for each position in the company, our wage structure and a sample position agreement for review6. We will conduct a follow up e-mail to ensure youre still interested in working with Precision, and that you understand what is required to join our team7. Youll get a paid two day try out to ensure you can work with precision8. Our whole team will vote on whether or not to hire you9. You will be offered The Position, which will require reviewing and signing a Position Agreement prior to commencing work10. BLAMMO. You get to work with Precision. Easy peesy, right After that its time for the real work to start.......Look, you got this far, don’t stop now. You’re so close. PLEASE include a cover letter telling us why youd be a super healthy fit for our team with your application. Maximum effort yields maximum results. Dont half ass it. Low/No effort applications - ie those without cover letters - will be reviewed with equal effort. Which is none. Which means well trash them without a look. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.This position is full-time.Thank you for taking the time to read to the end of our really ridiculously long posting. Maybe you should apply.~James, Team Captain, Precision Tree Services LtdJob Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $25.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• chainsaw: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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