Groundperson, Utility Line Clearance | Growth & Benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Hartwell, GA is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance division. You will support crew operations, help with tool handling, traffic control, and site cleanup to ensure safe, efficient work.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to gain certifications and advance within a large employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

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

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Hartwell, GA is seeking a Groundperson for our Utility Line Clearance division. You will support crew operations, help with tool handling, traffic control, and site cleanup to ensure safe, efficient work.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to gain certifications and advance within a large employee-owned organization.