Groundperson – Utility Line Clearance Crew

Davey Tree Expert Co; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Groundperson for the Utility Line Clearance division.

The role supports crew members, handles equipment, and helps manage traffic around work sites on a full-time, on-site basis. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred in some cases), pesticide/herbicide licenses if required, and line clearance certification or willingness to obtain ISA Tree Worker certification.

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

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

Driver’s license

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Certificates and Licenses if necessary

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Groundperson for the Utility Line Clearance division.

The role supports crew members, handles equipment, and helps manage traffic around work sites on a full-time, on-site basis. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred in some cases), pesticide/herbicide licenses if required, and line clearance certification or willingness to obtain ISA Tree Worker certification.