Position Overview

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as an Experienced Line Clearance Trimmer, preferably a Climber and/or with a CDL, joining a team servicing the Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio regions which includes: Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:  

• Climb Trees! Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems 
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers.  Including but not limited to:   
• Pruning treetops and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal 
• Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects 
• Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines 
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more 
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreperson  
• How high you grow depends on you!  

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• 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: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Air Brake Endorsement 
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work 
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law  
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®  

Additional Information

What We Offer: * 

• Hourly pay $22.00 – $24.00 based on line clearance / industry experience and if a CDL holder.

• Group health plans*

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance* • Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan:  Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation!  Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.  

We are currently looking to add a dynamic utility tree trimmer to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!