Groundperson 1
Location: Signal Hill, CA
Compensation: $27.22/hr - $29.49/hr
Responsibilities
- Assist climbers, forepersons and other crew members who perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers
- Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
- Direct road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods
- Haul and chip brush and debris and blow saw dust, leaving the work site clean
Qualifications
- Love of the outdoors
- 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 A or B without air brake restriction
- Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work
- Preferred: relevant pesticide and/or herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law
- Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
Davey Tree Surgery Co. is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, focusing on the open exchange of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. The company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada.
This role is with Davey Tree Surgery, based in Livermore, California, offering a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The position is full-time, permanent, and on-site with travel expectations up to 25%.