Groundperson - Utility Line Clearance (PTO)

Davey Tree Expert Co; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company

Group health plan

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Career development program

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Company is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance in Homestead, FL. This on-site, full-time role supports the crew with rope handling, tool supply, traffic control, and brush processing on active projects.

The company provides paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with match, employee ownership options, health plan, scholarship programs, and referral bonuses. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; Commercial driver’s license preferred 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 crew 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.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Education

High school diploma

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Company is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance in Homestead, FL. This on-site, full-time role supports the crew with rope handling, tool supply, traffic control, and brush processing on active projects.

The company provides paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with match, employee ownership options, health plan, scholarship programs, and referral bonuses. Veterans are encouraged to apply.