Groundperson with CDL Preferred for Utility Tree Clearance

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Health plan

Employee referral bonus

Stock purchase options

Career development program

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for a Groundperson in the field of Utility Line Clearance. This on-site role is based in Nashville, TN and supports a crew performing line clearance work to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with lowering operations, tool provisioning, traffic control, and site cleanup. A CDL/ licenses and relevant certifications are preferred or required by state law.

Qualifications

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

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain

Pesticide license

Herbicide license

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker certification

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for a Groundperson in the field of Utility Line Clearance. This on-site role is based in Nashville, TN and supports a crew performing line clearance work to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with lowering operations, tool provisioning, traffic control, and site cleanup. A CDL/ licenses and relevant certifications are preferred or required by state law.