Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

Position Overview

Davey Utility Line Clearance, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson joining our team servicing the Medina and Lorain County, Ohio regions for Lorain-Medina Rural Electric including areas such as Wellington and Ashland.

Job Duties

• 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 $18.00 - $20.00 based on line clearance / industry experience and if a CDL holder. •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.

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.