Groundperson: Utility Line Clearance & Field Support

Davey Tree Expert Co; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job-specific equipment & safety ge

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted" /

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance team in the United States. This permanent, full-time role supports crew members with rope work, tool provisioning and site management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license (CDL may be required), pesticide/herbicide licenses as applicable, and line clearance certification if near utilities. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; CDL 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 Required

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Preferred

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

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance team in the United States. This permanent, full-time role supports crew members with rope work, tool provisioning and site management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license (CDL may be required), pesticide/herbicide licenses as applicable, and line clearance certification if near utilities. Travel up to 25% may be required.