Herbicide Applicator (Rail)

Job summary

The Herbicide Application Technician operates specialized rail-mounted spray equipment to manage vegetation along railroad tracks. Responsibilities include mixing and loading herbicides, documenting daily work, and assisting with job-site setup and equipment maintenance.

Job details

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited Locations: Carp, Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Pickering, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nisku, Alberta, Toronto, ON, Calgary, Alberta, Muskoka, ON, Chatham, Ontario, Cobourg, Ontario, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario Additional Locations: Various Travel Required Work Site: On Site Req ID: 219998 Company Overview Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited has been providing tree care and vegetation management services across Canada since 1930. With over 1000 employees, we take pride in our commitment to quality and safety. Our professionally trained crews deliver vegetation management services to ensure that the contracted work is completed safely and on time. We serve a wide range of industries, including Municipalities, Government, Utilities, Rail, Commercial, and Residential sectors. Divisional Overview Davey Tree’s Rail Division specializes in vegetation management along railroad right-of-ways across Canada, from Nova Scotia to Vancouver and into the northern territories. Our work ensures the safe operation of rail systems by managing vegetation that could obstruct rail infrastructure. From April to September, we treat over 30,000 hectares of railroad property, ensuring clear ballast sections for safe rail inspections and equipment operation. Our employees use specialized equipment and are professionally trained to carry out this essential work in both urban and remote locations. This role involves travel across the country in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Position Overview As an Herbicide Application Technician, you will work on railroad property to manage vegetation along rail tracks. Your role involves using specialized equipment to spray herbicides on ballast, mixing and loading herbicide, and operating rail-mounted spray equipment, hose and handguns. You will also read and interpret maps, follow herbicide prescriptions, and document daily work while adhering to all permits and regulations. Job Duties Operate hy-rail spray truck Working on steep slopes and uneven ground. All weather conditions. Mix and load herbicides Understand and adhere to herbicide prescriptions and regulations Assist the Foreperson in job- site setup, cleanup and equipment maintenance. Abide by Davey and Industry safety policies and procedures. Providing excellent customer service. Qualifications Herbicide application experience considered an asset Industrial herbicide applicator license is considered an asset. Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle; air brake endorsement is an asset. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Valid First Aid certification is preferred Enform or Forest Safety Council training preferred. Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress. Additional Information Full-time, year-round employment.40 – 70 hour weeks paid weekly Wage $18 – $30 depending on qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Criminal record check required for e-rail safe Mostly rural locations. Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel expenses covered while on assignment. Double occupancy Rooms Shifts vary based on scope and location, however, can include requirements for turnaround. Excellent Benefits package, RRSP matching Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of employment. The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law. The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.

What you’ll do

The Herbicide Application Technician operates specialized rail-mounted spray equipment to manage vegetation along railroad tracks. Responsibilities include mixing and loading herbicides, documenting daily work, and assisting with job-site setup and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a valid provincial driver's license, with an air brake endorsement and industrial herbicide applicator license considered assets. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and the willingness to work in various weather conditions and remote locations.

Benefits

• Health insurance • RRSP matching • Stock purchase plan • Per diem • Hotel expenses covered

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Herbicide application
• Vegetation management
• Equipment maintenance
• Map reading
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Railroad operations
• First aid
• Heavy vehicle operation
• Documentation

Job areas

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Energy