Groundperson, Line Clearance | Utility Tree Crew

Davey Tree Expert Co; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson for the Springfield, Ohio region to support crew operations, control lowering ropes, and assist with tool provisioning. The role involves traffic control, brush handling, and responsible site cleanup.

The position is full-time, on-site, with an hourly pay range between $18.12 and $18.94 based on experience. A CDL and pesticide or line clearance licenses may be required depending on job requirements, with a strong health and retirement benefits

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
• 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates and Licenses if necessary

Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

Tools

Commercial driver’s license

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson for the Springfield, Ohio region to support crew operations, control lowering ropes, and assist with tool provisioning. The role involves traffic control, brush handling, and responsible site cleanup.

The position is full-time, on-site, with an hourly pay range between $18.12 and $18.94 based on experience. A CDL and pesticide or line clearance licenses may be required depending on job requirements, with a strong health and retirement benefits