Line Clearance Trimmer — CDL & Tree Climbing Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Findlay, OH is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Trimmer with CDL holder or climbing experience preferred to service Northwestern OH from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

You will prune and remove trees for electric utilities, climb with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, operate chainsaws and lifts, and work with a crew under a foreperson. Compensation is hourly with benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Willing to complete Davey Tree Orientation Program on hire.
• Willing to complete safety courses (First Aid, CPR, defensive driving) on hire.
• 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.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Perform pruning and removal for major electric utility providers.
• Prune treetops and remove damaged trees from around utilities.
• Remove broken limbs from utility lines, roofs and other structures.
• Apply tree identification and pruning guidelines.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Work as part of a crew with ground staff and foreperson.
• Growth opportunities depend on performance.

Skills

valid driver's license

CDL Class A or B (Air Brake Endorse.)

line clearance experience

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

DdRT/MRS climbing

SRT/SRS climbing

chainsaws

aerial lifts

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Findlay, OH is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Trimmer with CDL holder or climbing experience preferred to service Northwestern OH from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

You will prune and remove trees for electric utilities, climb with DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS systems, operate chainsaws and lifts, and work with a crew under a foreperson. Compensation is hourly with benefits from day one.