Climbing Utility Tree Trimmer — Outdoors, Full-Time

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Group health plan

Employee referral bonus

Scholarship program for children

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree trimmer to join our outdoor team. Your office is outdoors with a new view each day as you perform pruning and removal for major electric utilities.

You will climb, operate equipment like chainsaws and aerial lifts, and work with a crew to complete tasks safely. A valid driver’s license is required; orientation and safety training are provided by Davey.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving on hire.
• Required: valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: CDL-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees and perform pruning or removal for utility providers.
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees by trimming or removal.
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Apply tree identification knowledge and pruning guidelines.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Work as part of a crew with ground crew and foreperson.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

First aid/CPR

Defensive driving

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred (A/B)

Line clearance experience

Pesticide licenses

Tools

CDL with Airbrake endorsement

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree trimmer to join our outdoor team. Your office is outdoors with a new view each day as you perform pruning and removal for major electric utilities.

You will climb, operate equipment like chainsaws and aerial lifts, and work with a crew to complete tasks safely. A valid driver’s license is required; orientation and safety training are provided by Davey.