Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

About the role

Davey Utility Line Clearance is offering an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson position in Cuyahoga Falls, OH (with an additional site in Hudson, OH). This is an on‑site, full‑time hourly role supporting utility line clearance operations.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1
• Union employees are not eligible for the 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union
• Opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year
• Industry‑related training and special Davey training course

Pay

Hourly rate range from $18.00; compensation based on qualifications and experience; includes a generous performance incentive plan.

Schedule

Full‑time hourly position.