Data Collector/Patroller- Southern CA at West Coast Arborists, Inc.

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West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA, Inc.) was established in 1972. Family-owned company provides a professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona. A union company and industry leader in tree maintenance.

Is hiring a Plant Health Care Senior Technician for the Southern California area.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide labor and skill toward completion of Plant Health Care (PHC) services. Under general supervision, responsible for PHC crew operations. Involves record keeping and maintenance of WCA property. Must possess a Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators License (QAL).

WORK HOURS

Typical working hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. five days per week. Saturday work will be compensated at a daily rate.

Foremen are expected to assist with overtime work and maintenance when necessary.

SALARY RANGE

 Salary range $26.39 up to $36.26 per hour D.O.E.

 OTHER COMPENSATION

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)
• Pension/Annuity
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Paid Sick Time
• Credit Union
• End of Year Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Read, speak, and write English
• Physically fit and pass pre-employment physical
• A valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass company driving test
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in adverse conditions
• Ability to complete job reports and required paperwork
• Ability to evaluate crew performance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationship role

REGULAR JOB DUTIES

• Maintain communication to PHC Manager and PHC Coordinator
• Plan, manage and evaluate PHC crew operations
• Handle pesticides and chemicals for PHC operations, including mixing for treatments.
• Keep records on job status and chemical usage; keep a safe and clean pesticide storage area
• Inspect and manage PHC equipment and other tools
• Report any equipment malfunction, damage or industrial injury
• Load and unload dump trucks with logs, brush, debris, and properly operate a wood/brush chipper
• Safe utilization of chain saws and hand tools
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Drives/Services/Inspects/Fuels/Cleans equipment and vehicle’s
• File daily reports and receipts

REGULAR JOB DUTIES

• Perform other duties as required such as storm emergency operations (after typical work hours)
• Attend education seminars and safety meetings

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Commercial Class B Driver’s License
• ISA Certified Treeworker and/or Arborist

POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS

• Hot, cold, dry & wet weather
• Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas
• Working under pressure
• Handling pest control chemicals

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Long periods of walking
• Working on irregular surfaces
• Standing
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Carrying
• Bending
• Squatting
• Stooping
• Twisting

 JOB CLASS

Class IV: Heavy physical stress on back. Outside craftsman, involves frequent lifting (heavy) over 50 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.

WCA, Inc., has a collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

LiUNA (Labor International Union of North America) and its local affiliates. Rules regulating wages, hours and working conditions are determined by the terms of the CBA and applicable law.

Interested candidates can apply by completing an online application at www.wcainc.com and submit resume to wcahiring@wcainc.com Inquiries to Hiring Coordinator 800-521-3714.

E.O.E.

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