Groundperson | CDL Required

About the role

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a CDL Groundperson. This position is based in Richmond, VA and is an on-site, full-time permanent role with up to 25% travel.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, founded in 1880 with more than 10,000 employees across 47 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. The company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial, and government markets.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement (required)
• 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

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee-owned company with discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout U.S. 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.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position with up to 25% travel expected.