Traveling Utility Trimmer

Davey Tree Surgery Co.•Bloomington, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of utility line clearance as a trimmer. This position will require travel within the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. The position comes with a daily per diem of $130.00.

Requirements

Love of the outdoors
Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Nice To Haves

Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Responsibilities

Provide line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers
Climb Trees!
Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roods, and other objects
Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreman.
Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

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
Plus, so much more! All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.