Vegetation Technician

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations: Santa Cruz, CA

Additional Locations: Santa Cruz, CA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 225326

Compensation Data

$26.43/hr - $30.84/hr, depending on skills and qualifications.

This is a TEMPORARY opportunity starting June 2026 through August 31st, 2026.

Short Description

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!

Job Duties

What You’ll 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 We’re 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 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®

Additional Information

**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

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 exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

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.

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Employment Type: Temporary

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 75%