Groundperson

Position Overview

Wolf Tree, a Davey Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson.

Job Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• A 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: Pesticide license, if required by state law; Herbicide license a plus; Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines; ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

Additional Information

• 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

What We Offer

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company

has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets.

Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World.

For more information, visit Davey.com.

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

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.

Wolf Tree, Inc., a Davey company

provides a full range of utility and residential tree care services and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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.

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. If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%