Groundperson: Utility Line Clearance — Benefits & Growth

The Davey Tree Expert Company; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Holidays & PTO

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Educational scholarships

Company scholarships

Stock discounts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Groundperson to support our utilities line clearance crew in Carrollton, Ohio. This on-site role assists with rigging, tool provisioning, traffic control and site cleanup across Carroll County.

We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance within a large, employee-owned company environment. CDL and state licenses are valued where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CDL preferred depending on job requirements.
• Pesticide license may be required by state law.
• Herbicide license a plus; line clearance certification if near utilities.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supports crew by controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft.
• Supplies tools for tree workers.
• Controls road and sidewalk traffic using warning devices.
• Cuts, chips and loads brush and wood; cleans up job site.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred

Pesticide license (state as applicable)

Herbicide license a plus

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Groundperson to support our utilities line clearance crew in Carrollton, Ohio. This on-site role assists with rigging, tool provisioning, traffic control and site cleanup across Carroll County.

We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance within a large, employee-owned company environment. CDL and state licenses are valued where applicable.