Groundperson: Outdoor Tree Care Assistant

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

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.