Groundperson - Utility Line Clearance Crew

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Safety gear provided

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for our utility line clearance team in Cullman, AL. This on-site role supports the crew by handling ropes, lowering operations, and furnishing tools while maintaining site safety and organization.

You will assist with traffic control, brush and wood handling, and job site cleanup, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive safety training in a leading employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required. Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements.
• 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.

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

Pesticide license

Herbicide license a plus

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for our utility line clearance team in Cullman, AL. This on-site role supports the crew by handling ropes, lowering operations, and furnishing tools while maintaining site safety and organization.

You will assist with traffic control, brush and wood handling, and job site cleanup, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive safety training in a leading employee-owned company.