Vegetation Technician
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Job Location:
Arroyo Grande, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:Davey Tree Surgery Company
Locations:Arroyo Grande CA
Additional Locations:Santa Cruz CA Watsonville CA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:223722
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
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What Youll Do:
- 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!
Qualifications
What Were Seeking:
- 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 drivers license
- Preferred: Commercial Drivers 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
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.
We are 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. TheDavey 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 theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .
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- or at .
Employment Type:Temporary
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
With over 130 years of experience, you can rely on Davey’s safe, professional tree services for your home, like tree trimming, tree health inspections, tree removal, tree fertilization, and cabling and bracing. Find a local office near you to schedule a free tree consultation today.
