The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring: Equipment Operator in Attica

The Davey Tree Expert Company is a progressive, fast growing, safety-driven National Service Company in the Green industry. Because of our success, Davey is experiencing tremendous growth throughout the United States creating job openings company wide. We’re currently offering excellent opportunities for qualified, career oriented, self-motivated individuals in the Midwest to join our growing team of full-time and seasonal positions to service a multi-state area out of our Midwest region; an ideal opportunity for anybody with a love of the great outdoors.

We are currently looking for equipment operators, CDL and non-CDL drivers to operate a variety of specialized railroad equipment which include Hi-Rail trucks, off-track, bucket trucks and on-track brush cutting equipment. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training so that you can confidently perform a variety of services for industrial and commercial clients. Our projects include right-of-way vegetation maintenance programs and asset management services for railroads, DOT’s, utility companies, commercial industries, Federal, State and local governments throughout the United States. Experience with vegetation management is a plus, but we will train the right individual

What You’ll Do: 

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! 
• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate truck and sprayer equipment. 
• Spray complete weed, grass, and brush killer to various railroads.
• Conduct daily tank mixing.
• Conduct truck inspections, spray system maintenance and repairs. 
• Calibrate all spray equipment. 

What We’re Seeking: 

• Love of the outdoors  
• This position requires 75% travel - you are gone 5-8 weeks and then home one week (per diem provided and travel & lodging is covered by Davey)
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire  
• 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 B with Tanker Endorsement 
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law  

What We Offer: * 

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 & discounted stock purchase options  

Group Health Plan  

Employee referral bonus program  

Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas  

Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers  

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 exchanging of ideas, community partnership, 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 Railroad Spray Operator to our passionate team of Spray Operators. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!