Groundperson - Tree Care & Line Clearance Crew

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Stock plan

Scholarships

Employee discounts

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Kalkaska, MI is seeking a Groundperson for our utility line clearance crew. This permanent, on-site role supports experienced line-clearance crews by handling lowering ropes, organizing tools, and helping manage safety on the job site.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred when required), pesticide or herbicide licenses as needed, and line clearance certification if working near utilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; CDL preferred 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.

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Kalkaska, MI is seeking a Groundperson for our utility line clearance crew. This permanent, on-site role supports experienced line-clearance crews by handling lowering ropes, organizing tools, and helping manage safety on the job site.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred when required), pesticide or herbicide licenses as needed, and line clearance certification if working near utilities.