Line Clearance Equipment Operator (CDL Preferred)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cambridge, OH is hiring an Equipment / Jarraff / SkyTrim Operator to join our utility line clearance crew serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas Counties. You will operate Jarraff/SkyTrim equipment on the right-of-way and help the crew, with a focus on safety.

The role requires outdoor work, a valid driver's license, and minimum two years of mobile equipment operation. CDL-A/B with air brake is preferred; certifications and training may be required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Minimum of two years mobile equipment operating experience and training.
• Be capable of passing a mobile equipment operations certification test.
• Complete Davey Tree Orientation Program upon hire.
• Complete Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Required: valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: CDL-A or B with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses/certificates, if required by state law.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Mobile equipment operation

Valid driver's license

CDL-A/B with Air Brake Endorsement

Line clearance/tree work experience

Pesticide licenses/certificates

ISA Tree/ Arborist certifications

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
Req ID: 228225

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

• 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.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. 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%