Experienced Utility Line Trimmer & Climber (CDL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Holidays and paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer to join a crew serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia. The role emphasizes safety, climbing systems, and skilled pruning for utility clients.

You’ll use DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing, operate tools from chainsaws to aerial lifts, and work as part of a ground crew led by a foreperson. CDL or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 Air Brake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates if state law requires.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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!

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Valid driver’s license

Climbing instinct

Team collaboration

Tools

CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer to join a crew serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia. The role emphasizes safety, climbing systems, and skilled pruning for utility clients.

You’ll use DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing, operate tools from chainsaws to aerial lifts, and work as part of a ground crew led by a foreperson. CDL or willingness to obtain one is preferred.