Classification: Non-compulsory

A Utility Arborist prunes, rigs or moves tree branches and woody vegetation that is in proximity or could contact any electrical apparatus. A Utility Arborist uses climbing techniques, climbing systems and mechanized equipment to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations. Specifically, a Utility Arborist:

• removes dangerous trees using industry approved techniques
• conducts condition assessments within the electrical system rights of ways to determine the work to be completed
• secures authorization to peform work, including from the general public, utility customers, government agencies, first nations communities and landowner associations
• uses different types of on- and off-road aerial devices to work at heights in urban, rural and off-road locations
• operates on- and off-road equipment such as snow machines, all-terrain vehicles and large tracked aerial devices for work that is away from main highways
• works with herbicides to control vegetation