Job Description
Play a Key Role in Preserving Birmingham's Urban Landscape – Join Us as an Arborist
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Imagine a city without its trees — without the towering oaks lining our roads or the leafy canopies shading our parks. At Kier Transportation, we know that arboriculture is essential to a thriving, safe, and beautiful urban environment. That's why we're looking for a skilled Arborist to join our Transportation team in Birmingham. In this role you will have the chance to protect and preserve the natural elements that make our transport networks safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
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Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
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What You'll Be Doing
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As an Arborist, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the city's green infrastructure. Working within our experienced Arboricultural team, you'll support the safety and visual quality of Birmingham's highways through expert tree care and maintenance.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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1. Setting up and operating safe work sites on the highway
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2. Carrying out pruning, sectional felling, and emergency tree work
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3. Engaging respectfully with members of the public when approached on-site
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4. Following safe systems of work, risk assessments, and best practices (ICoP a...