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Summer Student JobWhat do we have to offer?
Great Pay and Industry Leading Training
- Competitive wages, hourly bonuses available
- We provide a week long, paid intensive training in preparation to write the Herbicide Applicators License test. Pass the exam and youll get a 5 year Provincial Pesticide Applicators License and a bonus
- Additional comprehensive training with the local division managers to teach you everything you need to know in order to do your job safely and effectively
- We pay for your Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) course
- Task-specific tickets and/or training for any additional tasks you may perform, such as operation of ATV/UTVs (Argos, Side-by-sides, Hagglund), Skidsteer loader, Tractors, and other specialized equipment.
A Great Work Environment
- We are known in the Vegetation Control industry as a leader in safety, quality, and professionalism
- Our management team has over 100 years of combined experience in the industry
- Opportunities for advancement we have limited year-round positions available, and almost all of our managers and foremen started out in the position you are applying for
- The best equipment and technology our fleet of custom-built vehicles is well maintained and equipped with the newest and most state-of-art technology
What we require of you prior to your start date (Early May):
- You have your H2S Alive and Standard First Aid w/ CPR Tickets
- You are over 18 and posses at least a class 5 drivers license. A current Drivers Abstract will be required
- You have an energetic, positive, team-oriented attitude, and don't mind early mornings and long days
- You must be able to pass a drug & alcohol test prior to hiring and throughout the season as required by our customers safety policies.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.westcountry.ca and click on the Careers tab.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Type of Machinery or Equipment
- Weed trimmer/edger
- Tractor mower
- Small engine equipment
- Pick-up truck
Specific Skills
- Write daily basic progress reports
- Repair and maintain equipment
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- Urban area
- Rural community
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- Dusty
- Hot
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