Groundperson / Consumers

Locations: Kalkaska, MI and Gaylord, MI. Work is performed on site.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• 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. Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position. Travel expectations: up to 25%.