Groundperson – Utility Line Clearance Crew

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is seeking a Line Clearance Groundperson to support a crew performing utility tree care.

The role involves handling ropes and equipment, controlling traffic, and assisting with brush and wood removal on an on-site basis. The position offers full-time hours with benefits and opportunities for training with a national leader in horticultural and environmental services.

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 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Driver’s license required; CDL preferred 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

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH is seeking a Line Clearance Groundperson to support a crew performing utility tree care.

The role involves handling ropes and equipment, controlling traffic, and assisting with brush and wood removal on an on-site basis. The position offers full-time hours with benefits and opportunities for training with a national leader in horticultural and environmental services.