Outdoor Utility Tree Trimmer — Climb, Prune & Grow

Davey Tree Expert Co; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Scholarship program for children of 1

Charitable matching gifts program

Career development program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree trimmer to join a field team. The role is outdoors, with daily exposure to climbing, pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers.

You’ll use chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and other equipment while coordinating with a safe, skilled crew. We offer paid time off, holidays, advancement opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, health plan, and training programs.

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: CDL-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work
• Preferred: pesticides and related licenses/certificates as required by state law

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using Davey climbing systems (DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS).
• Perform pruning and removal for utility providers safely and skillfully.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Work as an active crew member with ground crew and foreperson.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement on the team.

Skills

Outdoor aptitude

Driver's license

CDL-B or CDL-A (preferred)

Line clearance experience (preferred)

Pesticide licenses (state requirements

Safety training (First Aid/CPR)

Team collaboration

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a dynamic utility tree trimmer to join a field team. The role is outdoors, with daily exposure to climbing, pruning and removal work for major electric utility providers.

You’ll use chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and other equipment while coordinating with a safe, skilled crew. We offer paid time off, holidays, advancement opportunities, a 401(k) with company match, health plan, and training programs.