Trimmer

Requisition Number: 99566
Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Service Line: 1UTL - Kent-Utility SL
Employment Type: Regular
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED
Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year
Relocation Available: [[relocation]]
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

POSITION: Trimmer — Utility Line Clearance

Starting Date: Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected.

DAVEY TREE has opportunities in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Trimmer/Climber for major electric utility operations. Davey is a leader in the tree care, utility line clearing and forestry consulting industries throughout the US and Canada.

DUTIES: The Utility Line Clearance Trimmer/Climber provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers. Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects. Trimmer/Climber is responsible to properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts. The Trimmer/Climber position operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundmen and Crew Foreman.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
• Completion of Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Certificates and Licenses
• Pesticide license, if required by state law
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines
• Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey Tree offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen, E-verify Social Security Number verification, and criminal background check required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Tree Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.