Paid Training: Utility Tree Climber Apprentice

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Travel opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Safety gear provided

Employee stock purchase plan

Referral program

Scholarship program for children of员工

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility apprentice climber for Arroyo Grande, CA. You will begin with hands-on climbing training and progressively take on pruning and removal tasks for major electric utilities.

You’ll work on a team with ground crew and foremen, using chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts in a safe, professional setting. Required: valid driver’s license; preferred: CDL-A/B with Airbrake, line clearance experience, and certifications such as ISA Arborist.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors required.
• 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 licenses/certificates where state law requires.
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Tree Worker, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional.
• Preferably with a PG&E assessment pass.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to climb trees and use Davey’s climbing systems (DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS).
• Perform pruning and removal for major electric utility providers, safely and skillfully.
• Prune treetops and repair damaged trees by trimming or removal.
• Remove broken limbs from lines, roofs, and other objects.
• Identify trees and prune to industry guidelines.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and aerial lifts.
• Work as part of a crew with ground staff and foreman.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Driver's license

CDL-A/B (Airbrake)

ISA Certified Arborist

Line clearance experience

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a utility apprentice climber for Arroyo Grande, CA. You will begin with hands-on climbing training and progressively take on pruning and removal tasks for major electric utilities.

You’ll work on a team with ground crew and foremen, using chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts in a safe, professional setting. Required: valid driver’s license; preferred: CDL-A/B with Airbrake, line clearance experience, and certifications such as ISA Arborist.