Groundperson & Line Clearance Technician – Utility Trees

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discounts (20%)

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

The Davey Tree Surgery Co. is hiring a Groundperson as part of Davey Utility Line Clearance, serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.

The role supports crew operations, handles traffic control, and assists with cutting, chipping and site cleanup. Compensation is hourly with full benefits and growth opportunities within a national tree-care company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements.
• 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.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Pesticide license (state requirement)

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

Job description

The Davey Tree Surgery Co. is hiring a Groundperson as part of Davey Utility Line Clearance, serving Guernsey and Tuscarawas County, Ohio, including Cambridge, Dover, and New Philadelphia.

The role supports crew operations, handles traffic control, and assists with cutting, chipping and site cleanup. Compensation is hourly with full benefits and growth opportunities within a national tree-care company.