Line Clearance Groundperson
Location: Findlay, OH (also serving Bowling Green, Lima, and Northwestern OH). Work site: On-site. Requisition ID: 230374.
About the role
Davey Utility Line Clearance is seeking a Groundperson to join our team servicing the Northwestern OH region from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.
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
- 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 as 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 (available Day 1 for eligible employees)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with up to 4% company match (union employees not eligible but may join pension plans negotiated by local union)
- 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 rate range depending on experience and/or CDL holder: $20–22 per hour.
Schedule
Full-time hourly position. Travel expectations: up to 25%.
About the company
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. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, Davey focuses on open exchange of ideas, community partnership, commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. The company offers industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.