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Description
~ The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. ~
Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit our website.
Position Overview
Davey Residential, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as a Climbing Arborist Trainee / Trimmer. Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected.
Responsibilities
- Provides tree trimming services
- Utilize ropes for work positioning at heights up to 60 feet, while pruning or removing trees
- Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roofs, and other objects
- Learn tree identification and ANSI A300 Pruning guidelines
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
- Operates as part of a tree crew with supporting Groundman and Crew Foreman while progressively learning new skills
- Make satisfactory progress in Davey's Career Development Program
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Driver’s license required.
- Commercial driver’s license a PLUS!
- Completion of Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
- Certificates and Licenses if necessary
- Pesticide license, if required by state law
- Willingness to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
- Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required
Compensation
- 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 courses.
Additional Information
- Requisition Number: 38740
- Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company
- Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services
- Employment Type: Regular
- Job Type: Full Time
- Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED
- Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years
- Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
~ The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. ~