Groundperson | Line Clearance

Position Overview

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

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Hourly rate range from $18.00
• 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.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! 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.

Additional Information

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%