Seasonal Landscaping Equipment Operator

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Suffolk, VA is seeking a CLS Driver to operate equipment safely and efficiently in an on-site, seasonal role that supports our tree care and environmental services teams across diverse work sites.

You will drive vehicles and heavy equipment, prepare sites for grading, sodding, and planting, control machinery for precise material distribution, transport tools and materials, and perform routine maintenance while reporting malfunctions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age to be a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified driver for specific vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to complete required safety courses upon hire.
• Ability to complete Davey Career Development Program (CDP) books.
• Ability to pass a mobile equipment operations certification test.
• Valid Driver’s License. Class B CDL valuable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate equipment, including vehicles, tractors, skid steers, and loaders.
• Prepare sites for filling, grading, top-dressing, and sodding.
• Control machinery while monitoring material distribution.
• Transport materials and equipment to job sites.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; report malfunctions.
• Coordinate with coworkers to ensure tasks meet specifications.
• Set up work site for traffic control and vehicle safety.
• Follow safety instructions and maintain certifications.

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Suffolk, VA is seeking a CLS Driver to operate equipment safely and efficiently in an on-site, seasonal role that supports our tree care and environmental services teams across diverse work sites.

You will drive vehicles and heavy equipment, prepare sites for grading, sodding, and planting, control machinery for precise material distribution, transport tools and materials, and perform routine maintenance while reporting malfunctions.