Groundperson

About the role

The Davey Company is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson. Provides support for the other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft, supplying tools for tree workers, controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods, cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood and proper job site cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft
• Supplying tools for tree workers
• Controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods
• Cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood and proper job site cleanup

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver’s license required
• Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
• Certificates and Licenses if necessary, such as Pesticide license, Herbicide license, Line clearance certification, ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

Benefits

• 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
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

Schedule

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%, Employment Type: Permanent, Job Type: Full Time