Groundperson | Line Clearance
About the role
Davey Utility Line Clearance is offering a Groundperson position servicing the Springfield, Ohio region.
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
- 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
Pay
Hourly rate range $18.12 - $18.94 depending on experience and/or if a CDL holder. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.
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*
- Plus, so much more!
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.
About the company
Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. 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. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey.