Groundperson | Line Clearance

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Educational scholarships

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson to join our team servicing the Northwestern OH region from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas. This full-time hourly position offers benefits and a path to grow within a large, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities include assisting crew members by handling ropes and equipment, supplying tools, directing traffic near worksites, and loading brush and wood.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver's license required; CDL preferred if required by job.
• Pesticide license may be required by state law.
• Herbicide license a plus; Line clearance certification preferred near utility lines.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

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

High school diploma

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license

Herbicide license a plus

Line clearance certification

ISA Tree Worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations: Findlay, OH

Additional Locations: Bowling Green, OH; Lima, OH; Northwestern OH

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229349

Position Overview

Davey Utility Line Clearance, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as a Groundperson joining our team servicing the Northwestern OH region from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

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 depending on experience and/or a CDL holder: $20-22
• 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.

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.

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.

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.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%