Groundperson: Tree Crew Helper & Traffic Controller

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance to support crew operations in Cadillac, MI. Duties include handling lowering lines, supplying tools, directing traffic, and site cleanup, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and relevant licenses such as pesticide or herbicide if required by state law.

Qualifications

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

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

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance to support crew operations in Cadillac, MI. Duties include handling lowering lines, supplying tools, directing traffic, and site cleanup, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), and relevant licenses such as pesticide or herbicide if required by state law.