Line Clearance Equipment Operator

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an Equipment / Jarraff / SkyTrim Operator to join our team serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover and New Philadelphia.

This on-site role focuses on safe operation of Jarraff and SkyTrim machinery on utility rights-of-way. You will ensure crew and equipment safety, perform a range of duties as needed, and support the crew in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Minimum two years mobile equipment operating experience and training.
• Must pass a mobile equipment operations certification test.
• Ability to complete orientation and safety courses on hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate Jarraff/SkyTrim equipment on utility right-of-way.
• Ensure equipment and crew safety during tree removals.
• Assist in all job functions as a crew member.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Mobile equipment operation

Certification test

Driver's license

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Cambridge, OH
Additional Locations: Guernsey County, OH; Dover, OH; New Philadelphia, OH; Tuscarawas County, OH
Work Site: On Site

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Equipment / Jarraff / SkyTrim Operator to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals who will be joining a team servicing the Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions which includes: Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.

Job Duties

• Responsible for equipment and crew safety when removing trees on utility right-of-way
• Position involves operating Jarraff / SkyTrim mobile equipment on utility right-of-way
• Responsible for equipment and crew safety when removing trees on utility right-of-way
• Assist in all job functions as a member of the crew

Qualifications

What We're Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years mobile equipment operating experience and training which provides the necessary operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required
• Be capable of successfully passing a mobile equipment operations certification test
• 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: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Profession

Additional Information

Hourly pay rate $22.00 – 28.00 based on line clearance / industry experience and if a CDL holder.

• 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*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

* 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training course.

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.

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.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%