Job Description
Snow Shoveler | Waterford, MI

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Waterford, MI  
Additional Locations: None 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 230419 

Position Overview

Do you want to be a part of a fun, detail and customer-oriented team? Davey Tree Company, is searching for an ON CALL snow shoveler / hand crew technician for the upcoming winter season. This is an on call seasonal/contract position expected to last from November 15 to April 15 but can transition into full-time work year round with experience and reliable. 

As a valuable member of our team, you will get to end every day seeing the differences you made for our customers and clients. This position involves traveling to client sites and shoveling snow in a safe and timely manner. In addition to shoveling, you will also assist with deicing of client properties. 

Job Duties

  • Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events and be available to communicate during and before/after shifts.
  • Clear snow from customer sites from designated areas and pile snow in designated and approved locations only.
  • Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe responsible and efficient manner.
  • Control ice accumulations at jobsites with the safe and responsible use of de-icing agents (salt, treated salt, liquids or other de-icing chemicals).
  • Abiltiy to operate and stand on plow equipement, hand-shovel, snow blow or hand-treat site areas as required (walkways, doorways, fire equipment, etc).
  • Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
  • Submit paperwork and documentation promptly at the end of each shift and document and report any obstacles at site(s).
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

Qualifications

  • Must be available 24hrs/day, 7 days/week at any time a snow or ice event occurs. 
  • Reliable transportation 
  • Drivers License is considered an asset.
  • Work outdoors in extreme cold, snow, and ice conditions on a regular basis.
  • Push and lift snow while making repetitive physical movements.
  • Work safely near heavy equipment occasionally in a loud environment.
  • Ability to follow safe working procedures.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Based on experience but between $23-$30/hr depending on experience! 

  • This is an on-call, seasonal/contract position expected to run from November 15 through April 15, with the potential for full-time employment in the future.
  • Available 24/7 during snow events.
  • Potential opportunity to continue working for our Landscape team in the spring.
  • Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

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 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 Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Temporary 
Job Type: Part Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%