Climber

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Scholarship program for children of em

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is hiring a Climber/Trimmer for utility line clearance in Rutland, VT. The role focuses on climbing, pruning, and removing trees for major electric utility providers, with emphasis on safety and skillful work outdoors.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and line clearance experience. Training including orientation, first aid/CPR and defensive driving is provided upon hire; CDL (A/B) is preferred.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: valid driver’s license.
• REQUIRED: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• PREFERRED: CDL-A or CDL-B with Airbrake Endorsement.
• PREFERRED: pesticide licenses/certificates if state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Prune and remove trees for major electric utility providers safely and skillfully.
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Identify trees and apply industry pruning guidelines; maintain and operate tools and equipment.
• Work as an active crew member with ground crew and foreperson.

Skills

Outdoors affinity

Driver's license

CDL A/B with Airbrake (preferred)

Line clearance/tree work experience

CPR/First Aid (training on hire)

Defensive driving (training on hire)

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Rutland, VT
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

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 Climber/Trimmer.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers. Including but not limited to:
• Pruning treetops and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
• Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
• Application of 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
• How high you grow depends on you!

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking:

• 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
• REQUIRED: valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
• REQUIRED: line clearance experience or other related tree work
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

• Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
• Starting pay: $28.00/hour (based on experience)
• Opportunity to travel
• Opportunity for overtime work
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Employee referral bonus program
• 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 climber 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%