Starting Date: Applications accepted until suitable candidate(s) is selected.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking experienced Climbing Arborists and Trimmers to join our Residential & Commercial Tree Care team in Elmsford, NY. This is an outdoor based, physically demanding, hands-on position. Outdoorsmen and women with prior experience in Forestry, Landscaping, Utility Trimming, or working at height are encouraged to apply.
DUTIES:
*Responsible for climbing, pruning and removing trees on residential and commercial properties *Assist Foreman in completing all aspects of Tree Pruning, Removal, Cabling & Bracing by working as both second climber and ground crew *Services provided include pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal *Operate Chippers, Trucks, Aerial Lifts, stump grinders or special equipment *Maintain issued climbing gear, chainsaw, and shared crew equipment as directed by Foreman *Complete Davey Aerial Rescue Training *Make satisfactory progress in Davey Career Development Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Valid Driver's License required *CDL or ability to attain within 3 months preferred *Ability to satisfactorily perform Tree Trimmer-Climber duties *Under direct supervision ability to demonstrate proficiency:
*Climbing trees with closed or open climbing system *Pruning to ANSI A300 standards *Operating chippers and chainsaws *Bucket truck experience preferred *Strong tree ID skills, installation experience of cables, bracing and lightening protection are preferred but not required *High school diploma or equivalent preferred *Completion of Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire *Pesticide license, if required by state law
BENEFITS / WE OFFER:
*Full time hourly position (compensation based on qualifications and experience) *Potential for overtime *Generous performance incentive plan *Excellent benefits offered
*Medical, Dental, Vision plans *Paid time off vacation & Holiday Pay *401K retirement plan & the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year *Employee referral bonus program
*All climbing gear and PPE provided *Industry related training and special Davey training courses *Internships and management mentoring program available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Visit Davey Website: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information
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.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
