Job description

POSITION: Trimmer — Railroad Vegetation Management

Starting Date:

Applications accepted until suitable candidate is selected.

The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Railroad Vegetation Management as a Trimmer/Climber. This is a traveling position.

DUTIES

• Provides line clearing and tree trimming services for major railroads
• Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal as well as removing broken limbs from rails, wires, roofs, and other objects
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts
• Operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundman and Crew Foreman

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
• Completion of Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Certificates and Licenses if necessary
• Pesticide license, if required by state law
• Ability to obtain Railsafe certifications (training will be provided)
• Railroad tree trimming/climbing experience preferred
• Knowledge or ability to learn railroad vegetation management techniques and procedures
• Living in or ability to relocate to the midwest and ability to travel to various job sites throughout the region
• Must be flexible with working hours as railroad vegetation management is weather and schedule dependent. Weekend work and overnight travel may be required throughout the duration of the season.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training courses.

Most positions require extensive travel. In exchange we will provide you with a daily per diem, paid accommodations and a weekly paycheck. Drivers must have acceptable MVR and all positions require a pre-employment drug screen. Must have good communication skills and work efficiently on an individual basis.

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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