Groundperson

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock option discounts

Health plan

Career development

Scholarship program for children

Safety gear provided

Referral bonus

Training programs

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for on-site tree care work in Cypress, TX, supporting major utility providers. You will assist climbers, operate tools and help keep worksites safe and tidy. Valid Texas driver’s license and chipper equipment experience are required; orientation and safety courses are provided by Davey.

All listed benefits apply to eligible employees, with opportunities for advancement within a nationally renowned earth-care company. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Texas driver’s license, chipping equipment experience.
• Completion of Davey Tree Orientation Program upon hire.
• Completion of Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving courses upon hire.
• Pesticide/herbicide licenses may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Assist climbers, forepersons and crew in safe pruning and removal for major utilities.
• Maintain, prepare and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Direct traffic as needed using warning devices and safe methods.
• Haul and chip brush, clean work area and dust-free site after job.

Skills

Outdoor lover

Texas driver’s license

Chipper experience

CDL preferred

Line clearance

Pesticide licenses

ISA/TCIA certs

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR

Defensive driving

Job description

Compensation Data

$1,000.00 sign-on bonus, depending on skills and experience.

Company

Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations

Cypress, TX

Additional Locations

Houston, TX

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

230343

Job Duties

What You’ll Do

• Assist climbers, forepersons and other crew members who perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers
• Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more
• Direct road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods
• Haul and chip brush and debris and blow saw dust, leaving the work site clean and tidy

Qualifications

What We’re Seeking

• Love of the outdoors
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire
• Required: valid Texas driver’s license
• Required: Chipper equipment experience
• Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction
• Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work
• Preferred: relevant pesticide and/or herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®

Company Overview

What We Offer: *

• Paid Time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

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.

The 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. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%