Compensation Data

$26.43/hr - $30.84/hr depending on skills and qualifications.

This is TEMPORARY opportunity starting May 1st through August 31st.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:  

• Maintain standard levels of vegetation in the area surrounding utility poles by: 
• Applying herbicides to control weeds and grasses 
• Using equipment to maintain appropriate levels of vegetation 
• Following contracts for work requirements and job specifications 
• Collect data to monitor and manage levels of invasive species of vegetation 
• Properly maintain, calibrate, and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.   
• There is plenty of room for growth with us! 

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking: 

• Love of the outdoors 
• Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA training 
• 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: vegetation control experience or other related 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® 

Company Overview

What We Offer: * 

• Progressive advancement in job classification and wage 
• Benefits through union agreement, including health insurance and pension 
• Opportunity to travel  
• Opportunity for overtime work 
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided 
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options 
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Scholarship program for children of employees 
• Charitable matching gift program 

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees 

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. 

We are currently looking to add a dynamic vegetation control technician to our passionate team of utility vegetation management professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!