Groundperson E

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 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

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:
  • 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
• Union pay and benefits
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 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

Pay

Starting pay: $25.50/hour

Schedule

Full Time, Permanent. Travel Expectations: Up to 25%