Bucket Truck Tree Trimmer

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee stock options

Group Health Plan

Career development

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Company seeks a Bucket Truck Trimmer for utility line clearance in Gulfport, MS. Outdoors work with daily changes in scenery, performing tree trimming and line clearance for major electric utilities.

You will operate chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts, maintain safety, and work with a crew including Groundman and Foreman. CDL may be required; pesticide or line clearance certs may be needed depending on state laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.

Responsibilities

• Provides line clearing and tree trimming for major electric utilities.
• Prunes treetops, trims/removes damaged trees, and removes limbs from wires or roofs.
• Maintains and operates tools including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Works as part of a crew with Groundman and Crew Foreman.

Skills

Tree trimming

Team work

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Company:Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations:Gulfport, MS, Gulfport, MS, Gulfport, MS
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:229933

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Surgery Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Bucket Truck Trimmer.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
• Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundman and Crew Foreman

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• 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 if necessary
• 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

What We Offer: *

• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic utility tree trimmer to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%