Davey is seeking a Skills Specialist for operations in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. The Skills Specialist guides and monitors territory activities pertaining to safety, incident prevention, employee development, and skills training. This requires analyzing current intitiatives for performance against company standards. The Skills Specialist works with managers and field arborists to develop or restructure efforts for achieving Davey safety culture goals. This position will travel locally within the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding states.
Major Functions
*Assist field management with implementation of new and existing safety and training programs to meet company requirements and government regulations. *Schedule and direct safety education and training sessions. *Conduct "train the trainer" safety education sessions. *Visit field crews for instructional and hands-on training, job observation, inspections and verification of program compliance at various outdoor field worksites and outdoor/indoor field facilities, in varied geographic locations, terrains, climates and weather conditions. *Support Senior Regional Safety Specialist-West by:
*Analyzing regional safety program effectiveness and make recommendation for improvement. *Communicate safety program needs with management. *Prepare evaluations and provide insightful written summary reports and recommendations to operations and safety management.
The Ideal Applicant has:
*Three (3) years of leadership experience in Tree Care *Practical experience climbing, pruning, removing, trees in established Safety Culture *Written communication skills utilizing Microsoft Office *Ability to attain Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, OSHA 30 Hour Course Certification, and similar safety professional qualifications and certifications.
Benefits We Offer:
*Full time salaried position (compensation based on qualifications and experience) *Company vehicle plan *Generous performance incentive plan *Excellent benefits offered
*Medical, Dental, Vision plans *Paid time off | Vacation, Holiday Pay, Sick leave *401K retirement plan, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year
*All gear, uniforms & PPE provided *Industry related training and special Davey training courses offered *Reimbursement is available for industry related certifications *Management mentoring programs available Service Line: 1COR - Kent-Corporate Employment Type: Regular Job Type: Full Time Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years
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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