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Coordinator - Safety

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.  
Locations: Signal Hill, CA  
Additional Locations: Varies 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 226154 

 

Compensation Data

$45/hr to $55/hr depending on skills and experience

Position 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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. 

The Utility Safety Observer / Auditor guides and monitors territory activities pertaining to safety, incident prevention, employee development, and skills training.  This requires analyzing current intitiatives for performance against company standards.  The Skills Specialist works with managers and field arborists to develop or restructure efforts for achieving Davey safety culture goals. 

Job Duties

  • Assist field management with implementation of new and existing safety and training programs to meet company requirements and government regulations.
  • Schedule and direct safety education and training sessions. 
  • Conduct “train the trainer” safety education sessions.
  • Visit field crews for instructional and hands-on training, job observation, inspections and verification of program compliance at various outdoor field worksites and outdoor/indoor field facilities, in varied geographic locations, terrains, climates and weather conditions.
  • Support Senior Regional Safety Specialists by:
    • Analyzing regional safety program effectiveness and make recommendation for improvement.
    • Communicate safety program needs with management.
    • Prepare evaluations and provide insightful written summary reports and recommendations to operations and safety management.

Qualifications

  • Love of the outdoors  
  • Required: Familiarity with ANZI Z133 standards
  • Preferred: obtain a CTSP,  ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional® within a year
  • 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 Airbrake Endorsement 
  • Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work 
  • Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law 

Additional Information

Benefits We Offer:

  • Full time position (compensation based on qualifications and experience)
  • Generous performance incentive plan
  • Excellent benefits offered:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
    • Paid time off | Vacation, Holiday Pay,  Sick leave
    • 401K retirement plan,  the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year
  • All gear, uniforms & PPE provided
  • Industry related training and special Davey training courses offered
  • Reimbursement is available for industry related certifications 
  • Management mentoring programs available

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at SurgeryJobs@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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