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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. South OC and North San Diego.
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.
Tags: pesticide applicator, certified QAL, certified tree worker, certified arborist, trimmer, climber, foreman, tree maintenance, customer service, tree identification, species identification, pest control.
