Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Dec 27, 2019
Requisition Number: 47808 Company Name: The Davey Tree Expert Company Service Line: 1RES - Kent-Residential & Commercial Services Employment Type: Regular Job Type: Full Time Education Level Required: High School Diploma / GED Work Experience Required: 3 - 5 years Travel Expectations: Up to 25% The Davey Tree Expert Company has an opportunity as a Climbing Arborist Foreman /Tree Crew Leader in our Residential & Commercial Division , for the Santa Cruz, Soquel, CA. Davey Tree is a leader in the Residential-Commercial tree care, Utility Line Clearance and Forestry Consulting industries, throughout the US and Canada. SUMMARY : Position requires leading 3-5 person tree crews to complete tree pruning and tree removal. Foreman are responsible for utilizing the Job Planning Toolkit to safely and efficiently complete work orders as assigned by management. This includes performing pre-climb inspections of trees before work begins. Foreman works directly with the District Manager to mentor and train new employees. QUALIFICATIONS : Experience pruning to ANSI A300 standards. Comfortable climbing on Split Tail Double Rope Technique (DRT) system Ability to set a tie-in-point utilizing Throwball and Throwline Proficiency tying Climbing Hitches, Termination Knots, & Rigging Knots Dedication to safe chainsaw operation and maintenance Prior experience with Sectional Tree Removal utilizing techniques to minimize Dynamic Loads Prior experience felling with open-faced notch, hinge wood, and back cut for directional control Valid Driver’s License Strong leadership skills: crew management, mentoring and training VALUABLE QUALIFICATIONS, BUT NOT REQUIRED: CTW-Climber Specialist, Certified Arborist, and/or CTSP Class B CDL, California QAL Aerial Lift Experience Crane Experience Skid-steer\Mini Skid-steer experience BENEFITS / WE OFFER:* Full time hourly position (compensation based on qualifications and experience) Potential for overtime 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 Employee referral bonus program All climbing gear and PPE provided Industry related training and special Davey training courses Reimbursement is available for industry related certifications Management mentoring program available - Davey Institute of Tree Sciences ( D.I.T.S .) *for qualified employees ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Required: Pre-employment Drug Screen, E-verify Social Security Number verification, and criminal background check required. Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Davey Tree offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and full-time position includes option to buy company stock after one year. Access to industry related training materials and Davey Extension Courses. The Davey Tree Expert Company and Davey Tree Surgery are Equal Opportunity Employers. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-800-445-8733 ext. 1108 or at ed.help@davey.com . The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 35 years and has more than 8,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com
