Groundperson, Utility Line Clearance - Crew Support

Davey Tree Expert Co.; North Scituate (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in North Scituate, RI is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance crew. You will support the team by handling lowering ropes, assisting tree workers, and helping control traffic and site cleanup.

This permanent, on-site role offers paid time off, holidays, a 401(k) with company match, health plan, and opportunities for advancement. CDL may be preferred, industry certifications encouraged, and employer-owned company benefits.

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

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) 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

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in North Scituate, RI is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance crew. You will support the team by handling lowering ropes, assisting tree workers, and helping control traffic and site cleanup.

This permanent, on-site role offers paid time off, holidays, a 401(k) with company match, health plan, and opportunities for advancement. CDL may be preferred, industry certifications encouraged, and employer-owned company benefits.