Climber

Davey Tree Surgery Co.Gainesville, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree climber to join their passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! This role involves performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. You will be responsible for pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal, and removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects. The position requires the application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines, as well as properly maintaining, preparing, and operating all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts. You will operate as an active crew member, supporting the ground crew and foreperson.

Requirements

  • Love of the outdoors
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
  • Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
  • Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

  • Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
  • Line clearance experience or other related tree work
  • Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
  • ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®

Responsibilities

  • Climb Trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
  • Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers
  • Prune treetops and repair damaged trees by trimming or removal
  • Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
  • Apply tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines
  • Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
  • Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension
  • Opportunity to travel
  • Opportunity for overtime work
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
  • Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Scholarship program for children of employees
  • Charitable matching gift program
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