Climber w/ Preferred Class A or B CDL
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Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a full-time Climber with a CDL Class A or B preference to join VanCuren Services in Cleveland, OH for on-site utility line clearance. You’ll climb using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS, prune and remove trees around electric lines, and operate tools with a supportive ground crew. Required: high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and the ability to complete Davey Tree Orientation, First Aid/CPR, and defensive driving on hire; CDL Class A or B with Airbrake is preferred, along with line clearance experience and any ISA/TCIA credentials. Benefits include PTO, advancement, equipment and safety gear, employee ownership, stock options, and up to 25% travel. Apply by tailoring your resume to show climbing experience, safety training, CDL status, and any required licenses; highlight teamwork and outdoor work readiness. Note that pre-employment drug screen and Social Security verification are required.
Company: VanCuren Services
Locations: Cleveland, OH
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 225809
Position Overview
The Davey Tree Surgery Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Climber with a CDL Class A or B preference.
Job Duties
What You’ll Do:
- Climb Trees! 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 and repairing damaged trees by trimming or removal
- Removing broken limbs from utility lines, roofs, and other objects
- Application of tree identification knowledge and industry pruning 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 foreperson
- How high you grow depends on you!
Qualifications
What We’re Seeking:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 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®
Additional Information
What We Offer: *
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
- 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
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees
Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Overview
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 tree 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 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.
VanCuren Tree Services, a Davey company, provides comprehensive services for any residential, commercial, or utility tree care need in the greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio region. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides 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. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: 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.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%