Utility Tree Trimmer

Davey Tree Expert•Carrollton, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance is hiring a Utility Tree Trimmer to provide utility line-clearance services in the Carroll County, Ohio region. The role involves climbing trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems and performing tree pruning and removal safely for major electric utility providers. The position is full-time, hourly, permanent, on site, and may involve travel up to 25%. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, including line-clearance or industry experience, CDL status, and climbing experience. The trimmer maintains, prepares, and operates tools and equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, and works as an active crew member alongside ground crew and the foreperson. The work is performed outdoors. Davey describes its culture as emphasizing safety, collaboration, community partnership, client service, training, and employee investment.

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®.
CDL-holder and/or climbing experience.

Responsibilities

Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
Perform tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers.
Prune treetops and repair damaged trees through trimming or removal.
Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
Apply tree-identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines.
Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
Work as an active crew member with the supporting ground crew and foreperson.

Benefits

Group health plans.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) with up to a 4% company match; union employees are not eligible for the 401(k) plan but may be eligible for locally negotiated pension plans.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the 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 Davey services.
Cell phone discounts.
Vehicle purchase discount program.
Listed benefits are available to eligible employees on Day 1.