Equipment Operator

Vegetation Maintenance Equipment Operator

The Davey Resource Group, a division of the Davey Tree Expert Company's utility vegetation management division is seeking qualified candidates for an equipment operator. Davey Resource Group is a leader in arboricultural and landscape services throughout the US and Canada. Our production employees are key to providing safe and cleared right-of-ways. This position has potential for growth within our company locally and nationally.

Full time position with potential for overtime. Pay dependent on experience; to be discussed during the interview process. Competitive pay available based on experience ($17-20 per hour). Excellent benefits package available. Industry-Related Training. Growth and Advancement Opportunities-We Emphasize Promotions from Within. At the Davey Resource Group in NorthEast Ohio we are proud to operate in a large office with great culture and safety focus. Our office offers reasonable working hours with optional weekend availability. Employees are also eligible for overtime pay (time-and-a-half pay for over 40 hours worked per week). We utilize new industry equipment (skid steers, brush hogs, chainsaws, string trimmers, etc.), provide employees with hardhats, safety glasses, high vis safety vests, and chainsaw protection, offer flexible vacation hours, host regular training opportunities, include our senior crew leaders in planning meetings, operate with integrated working relationships between management / sales / production teams, utilize the modernized safety focus of the Davey Institute and Safety Department. Please contact us with questions, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Duties include but are not limited to : skilled operation with skid steers, dense vegetation mowers, and chainsaws. Perform basic daily maintenance on equipment (training provided). Perform basic repairs as applicable on equipment. Utilize digital applications for work orders and documentation of work performed. Perform right-of-way inspections & property owner notification of work to be performed.

Education and qualifications : strong mechanical experience is preferred. Standard hours begin at 7 am Monday-Thursday; occasional fridays and weekends as required. Ability to work in all inclement types of weather. Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Ability to use technology for work scheduling and documentation.

Paid time off and paid holidays. Opportunities for advancement. All job specific equipment and safety gear provided. 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options. Group Health Plan. Employee Referral Bonus Program : Send-A-Friend. Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas. Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers. The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees. Charitable matching gift program. All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance. Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Accommodations : If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.