Groundperson | Line Clearance

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for the other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft
• Supplies tools for tree workers
• Controls road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods
• Cuts, chips and loads brush and wood
• Performs 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

• 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

Pay

Hourly pay rate between $18.00 - $20.00 based upon line clearance/industry experience and if a CDL holder.

Schedule

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Up to 25% travel expectations.