Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

Davey Tree Utility Line Clearance is hiring a Groundperson to join the Springfield, Ohio crew. This full-time hourly position supports the team by handling tools, traffic control, and debris management on job sites.

The role offers comprehensive benefits including health plans, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and stock purchase options. Compensation is based on experience and includes the stated hourly range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; CDL preferred depending on job requirements.
• Pesticide licenses may be required by state law; herbicide license is a plus.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Controls lowering ropes and assists crew by lowering limbs from aloft.
• Supplies tools for tree workers.
• Controls road and sidewalk traffic with warning devices.
• Cuts, chips and loads brush and wood; performs site cleanup.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver’s license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Tools

CDL (preferred)

Job description

Company:

Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations:

Springfield, OH

Additional Locations:

N/A

Work Site:

On Site

Req ID:

228042

Position Overview

Davey Utility Line Clearance, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as a Groundperson joining our team servicing the Springfield, Ohio region.

Job Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license 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
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

What We Offer:

• Hourly rate range $18.12 - 18.94 depending on experience and/or if a CDL holder.
• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Additional Information

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%