Groundperson - Utility Line Clearance & Tree Work

Davey Tree Expert Co; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Educational Scholarship

Stock discount

Discount on Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson to join our crew servicing the city. You will support crew members, provide tools, and help manage traffic around worksites.

Role requires a valid driver’s license; CDL may be required. Several licenses and certifications may be needed, including pesticide and line clearance qualifications and ISA Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

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
• 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

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson to join our crew servicing the city. You will support crew members, provide tools, and help manage traffic around worksites.

Role requires a valid driver’s license; CDL may be required. Several licenses and certifications may be needed, including pesticide and line clearance qualifications and ISA Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.