Traveling Utility Trimmer

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Bloomington, IN
Additional Locations: Jasper IN, Mount Vernon IL, Louisville KY
Work Site: On Site
Req : 220040

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of utility line clearance as a trimmer. This position will require travel within the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. The position comes with a daily per diem of $130.00.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide line clearing and tree trimming services for major electric utility providers
• Climb Trees! Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from wires, roods, and other objects
• Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreman.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Pruning, thinning and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

What We’re Seeking:

• Love of the outdoors
• Preferred:
  Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey first aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Preferred:
  Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

What We Offer:*

• 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.

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.

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.

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