Groundperson: Tree & Utility Line Crew Support

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and PTO

Scholarship programs

Stock purchase discount

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Line Clearance Groundperson to support a crew in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. You will assist by handling lowering ropes, passing tools, and maintaining site safety while traffic is controlled on-site.

The position offers full-time, on-site work with comprehensive benefits and a starting hourly rate of $18.00, with generous incentives and training opportunities provided by Davey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required; CDL preferred depending on job
• Certificates/licenses if necessary per state law
• Pesticide license as required by state law
• Herbicide license a plus
• Line clearance certification for near-utility work
• 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

Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred

Pesticide license

Herbicide license a plus

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Line Clearance Groundperson to support a crew in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. You will assist by handling lowering ropes, passing tools, and maintaining site safety while traffic is controlled on-site.

The position offers full-time, on-site work with comprehensive benefits and a starting hourly rate of $18.00, with generous incentives and training opportunities provided by Davey.