Climbing Trimmer | Utility Line Clearance

Davey Tree Surgery Co.Akron, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Climbing Trimmer, with a CDL preferred, to join their team servicing the Greater Akron, Ohio region. This is a full-time hourly position where your office is outdoors and you get a new view every day. Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems. The role involves performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers, including pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees, removing broken limbs, and applying tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines. You will also properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment, and 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 Air Brake 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

  • Group health plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k with up to a 4% company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
  • Holidays and paid time off
  • Payroll savings plan
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Employee Educational Scholarship
  • Davey Family Scholarship
  • 20% discount on all Davey services
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Vehicle purchase discount program
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