Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer | Climber/CDL Preferred

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Holidays and paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks an Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer, preferably a Climber and/or with a CDL, to service Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions including Cambridge, Dover and New Philadelphia.

The role involves climbing, pruning, removal, and operating chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, with a safety‑minded crew atmosphere and growth opportunities at Davey.

Qualifications

• Required: valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Perform pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and other structures.
• Maintain, prepare and operate chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and related equipment.
• Work as part of a crew with ground crew and foreperson.

Skills

Climb trees

Valid driver’s license

CDL holder (A/B)

Line clearance experience

Safety awareness

Education

Davey Tree Orientation Program

First Aid/CPR training

Defensive driving course

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, seeks an Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer, preferably a Climber and/or with a CDL, to service Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions including Cambridge, Dover and New Philadelphia.

The role involves climbing, pruning, removal, and operating chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, with a safety‑minded crew atmosphere and growth opportunities at Davey.