Groundperson: Essential Utility Tree Crew Support

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson in Kalkaska, MI, performing duties tied to utility line clearance and crew support on an on-site basis.

The role involves assisting with lowering ropes, supplying tools, traffic control, and brush/wood handling with careful site cleanup. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL may be required), and relevant licenses/certifications such as pesticide and line clearance where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred and may be required depending on job requirements.
• Certificates and Licenses if necessary.
• Pesticide license, if required by state law.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.

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.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license

Line clearance certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson in Kalkaska, MI, performing duties tied to utility line clearance and crew support on an on-site basis.

The role involves assisting with lowering ropes, supplying tools, traffic control, and brush/wood handling with careful site cleanup. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL may be required), and relevant licenses/certifications such as pesticide and line clearance where applicable.