Groundperson: Utility Tree Crew – Field Support & Safety

Davey Tree Expert Co; Kingsley (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 gifts

Employee referral bonus

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discount on services

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Company in Kingsley, MI is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance. You will support crew members, handle lowering ropes, assist with tools, and help maintain a safe worksite.

This is a permanent, full-time on-site position with opportunities for training and advancement; valid driver's license required, CDL preferred depending on duties; pesticide license or line clearance cert may be needed by state law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; CDL preferred depending on duties.
• Pesticide license may be required by state law.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility lines.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for crew by lowering ropes and assisting workers aloft.
• Supplies tools for tree workers and maintains equipment.
• Controls road and sidewalk traffic using warning devices.
• Cuts, chips, loads brush/wood and cleans job site.

Skills

Rope handling safety

Traffic control

Crew support

Groundworker assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license

Pesticide license

Line clearance certification

Job description

Davey Tree Expert Company in Kingsley, MI is seeking a Groundperson for utility line clearance. You will support crew members, handle lowering ropes, assist with tools, and help maintain a safe worksite.

This is a permanent, full-time on-site position with opportunities for training and advancement; valid driver's license required, CDL preferred depending on duties; pesticide license or line clearance cert may be needed by state law.