Equipment Operator

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co. Locations: Kalkaska, MI Additional Locations: Gaylord, MI Work Site: On Site Req ID: 228051 Position Overview Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as an Equipment Operator | Jarraff | Skid Steer, Side Trimmer CDL preferred, to add to our team of line clearance team. Job Duties Position involves operating Jarraff, Skid Steer, Side Trimmer mobile equipment on utility right-of-way Responsible for equipment and crew safety when removing trees on utility right-of-way Assist in all job functions as a member of the crew Qualifications Prefer a minimum of two (2) years mobile equipment operating experience and training which provides the necessary operations skills, knowledge and abilities is required Experience in Utility Line Clearance and Tree Removal is preferred Be capable of successfully passing a mobile equipment operations certification test Valid driver's license required CDL Class A or B with air brake endorsement highly valuable but not required Additional Information WHAT WE OFFER: Group health plans* Short-term and long-term disability insurance* Life insurance* Paid parental leave 401k with up to a 4% company match** Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount Holidays and paid time off* Payroll savings plan* Charitable matching gift program* Employee referral bonus program* Employee Educational Scholarship* Davey Family Scholarship* 20% discount on all Davey services* Cell phone discounts* Vehicle purchase discount program* Plus, so much more! * All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1. ** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union. 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, 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. Employment Type: Permanent Job Type: Full Time Travel Expectations: Up to 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr