Vegetation Technician

Vegetation Technician The Davey Tree Expert Company•3.4 Arroyo Grande, CA Job Details Temporary | Full-time $26.43•$30.84 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance Matching gift program Union benefits Referral program Qualifications

CDL B OSHA

Invasive species management Calibration Outdoor work Chainsaw First aid CDL A Mid-level Driving Invasive plant management Air Brake Endorsement Certified Arborist Equipment maintenance Data collection

Chipper Full Job Description Vegetation Technician Company:

Davey Tree Surgery Company Locations:

Arroyo Grande, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Watsonville, CA Additional Locations:

N/A Work Site:

On Site Req ID:

223234 Compensation Data $26.43/hr•$30.84/hr depending on skills and qualifications. This is

TEMPORARY

opportunity starting May 1st through August 31st. Job Duties This position has no current marketing description for this job code. Recruiter•Please fill in the applicable sections to create your job posting that is correct for your position. Hiring Manager•Please include the applicable verbiage in the Approval Notes section within the requisition; a recruiter will update the posting language during the recruiting approval step. Qualifications Maintain standard levels of vegetation in the area surrounding utility poles by: Applying herbicides to control weeds and grasses Using equipment to maintain appropriate levels of vegetation Following contracts for work requirements and job specifications Collect data to monitor and manage levels of invasive species of vegetation Properly maintain, calibrate, and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more. There is plenty of room for growth with us! Additional Information Love of the outdoors Ability to complete Electrical Hazard Awareness Program and OSHA training 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:

vegetation control experience or other related 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®

Company Overview What We Offer:

• 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 All listed benefits available to eligible employees Divisional 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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic vegetation control technician to our passionate team of utility vegetation management 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. The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. 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 .

Employment Type:

Temporary Job Type:

Full Time Travel Expectations:

Up to 25%