CDL Groundperson – Utility Line Clearance Crew

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company

Discounted stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of En

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company, through its Davey Utility Line Clearance division, is seeking a CDL Groundperson in Warwick, RI to support line clearance crews on-site.

Responsibilities include handling lowering ropes, supplying tools, traffic control, and site cleanup; requires CDL with airbrake endorsement. The company offers benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement is required.
• Pesticide license may be required by state law; herbicide license is a plus.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company, through its Davey Utility Line Clearance division, is seeking a CDL Groundperson in Warwick, RI to support line clearance crews on-site.

Responsibilities include handling lowering ropes, supplying tools, traffic control, and site cleanup; requires CDL with airbrake endorsement. The company offers benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, and opportunities for advancement.