Groundperson / Consumers

Job Details

Location: Kingsley, MI (On‑site). Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time. Travel expectations up to 25%.

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering a key opportunity in Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson. This role supports crew members in various field operations while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and persons from aloft.
• Supply tools for tree workers.
• Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed using warning devices and other methods.
• Cut, chip, and load brush and wood, and ensure 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 as necessary (e.g., pesticide license if required by state law, herbicide license a plus, line‑clearance certification for work near utility transmission lines).

Benefits

• Group health plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match (eligible employees)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – 15% discount on company stock
• Holidays and paid time off
• Payroll savings plan
• Charitable matching gift program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Educational Scholarship and Davey Family Scholarship
• 20% discount on all Davey services
• Cell phone discounts
• Vehicle purchase discount program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1