Apprentice Climber 1
Location: Arroyo Grande, CA
Work Site: On Site
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Learn how to climb trees (Yes, we will pay you to do that). Davey offers both DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
- Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers, including but not limited to:
- Pruning treetops, repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
- Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
- Tree identification and pruning to industry guidelines
- Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, and more.
- Operate as an active crew member with supporting ground crew and foreman.
- How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- Love of the outdoors
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
- Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR, and defensive driving course upon hire
- Required: valid driver’s license
- Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
- Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work
- Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®
- Preferably with a full or partial PG&E assessment pass.
Benefits
- Progressive advancement in job classification and wage
- Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension
- Opportunity to travel
- Opportunity for overtime work
- All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
- Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
- Employee referral bonus program
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Charitable matching gift program
About the Company
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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, 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 utility apprentice climber to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!
The Davey Tree Surgery Company, based in Livermore, California, provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company offers research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other, and the world around us.
We offer the resources, size, and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%