Groundperson: Utility Line Clearance

Davey Tree Expert Co; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson to join our utility line clearance team serving Northwestern Ohio from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

You will assist crew by handling lowering ropes, supplying tools, and managing traffic safety at job sites; a valid driver's license is required and CDL may be preferred. We offer competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Driver’s license

CDL preferred

Certificates and Licenses if necessary

Pesticide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Tree Worker certification

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking a Groundperson to join our utility line clearance team serving Northwestern Ohio from Findlay to Bowling Green and surrounding areas.

You will assist crew by handling lowering ropes, supplying tools, and managing traffic safety at job sites; a valid driver's license is required and CDL may be preferred. We offer competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.