Heavy Equipment Mechanic; 1st shift | Wheeling, IL

Position Overview

Oversee the maintenance, functionality and repairs of company equipment, tools and materials by performing the following duties.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Location: Wheeling, IL

Work Site: On Site

What You’ll Do:

• Keep us rolling to our jobs by making sure that nothing is going to stop us!
• Inspect and repair office vehicles and equipment including but not limited to:
  • CDL Vehicles:
    Bucket Trucks, Log Trucks, Chip Trucks, etc.
  • Pick-Up Trucks
  • Aerial Lifts
  • Brush Chippers
  • Mobile Equipment
  • Small Engine equipment
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in truck mechanical repairs, diesel engines, and hydraulics
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Required:
  
  Valid CDL driver’s license

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• Starting pay rate: $20-$27 per hour
• 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 Mechanic to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

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.

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.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations:
Up to 25%