Landscaping Driver

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Suffolk, VA is seeking a CLS Driver to operate equipment safely and efficiently in an on-site, seasonal role that supports our tree care and environmental services teams across diverse work sites.

You will drive vehicles and heavy equipment, prepare sites for grading, sodding, and planting, control machinery for precise material distribution, transport tools and materials, and perform routine maintenance while reporting malfunctions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Ability to pass a mobile equipment operations certification test.
• Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate equipment, including vehicles, tractors, skid steers, and loaders.
• Prepare sites for filling, grading, top-dressing, and sodding.
• Control machinery while monitoring material distribution.
• Transport materials and equipment to job sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; report malfunctions.
• Coordinate with coworkers to ensure tasks meet specifications.
• Set up work site for traffic control and vehicle safety.
• Follow safety instructions and maintain certifications.

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Suffolk, VA
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:230476

Compensation Data

$20- $26

Position Overview

The CLS Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment. This is a seasonal position, depending on the regional location.

Job Duties

• Drive and operateequipment, mostly vehicles but potentially including tractors, skid steers, and loaders.
• Prepare sites for filling, grading, top-dressing, and sodding.
• Control machinery while monitoring material distribution.
• Transport materials and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, report malfunctions.
• Communicate with coworkers for task coordination and ensure work meets specifications.
• Set up work site for traffic control and vehicle safety.
• Follow instructions, adhere to safety regulations, and maintain professional knowledge and certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Ability to pass a mobile equipment operations certification test.
• Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required.

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]: We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*

All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

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 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%