Groundperson & Utility Line Clearance Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays and PTO

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Educational scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson to join our Springfield, Ohio team. This role supports crew members by controlling lowering ropes, supplying tools for tree workers, and managing road and sidewalk traffic to ensure safe, efficient job sites.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), pesticide/herbicide licenses if required, and ISA Tree Worker certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license is required; CDL may be required depending on job requirements.
• Pesticide license may be 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 it.

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.

Skills

Driver’s license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Tree Worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson to join our Springfield, Ohio team. This role supports crew members by controlling lowering ropes, supplying tools for tree workers, and managing road and sidewalk traffic to ensure safe, efficient job sites.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license (CDL preferred), pesticide/herbicide licenses if required, and ISA Tree Worker certification (or willingness to obtain).