Line Clearance Groundperson

The Davey Tree Expert Company; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Holidays & PTO

Employee discounts

Scholarships

Educational scholarships

Company scholarships

Stock discounts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Groundperson to support our utilities line clearance crew in Carrollton, Ohio. This on-site role assists with rigging, tool provisioning, traffic control and site cleanup across Carroll County.

We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities to advance within a large, employee-owned company environment. CDL and state licenses are valued where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CDL preferred depending on job requirements.
• Pesticide license may be required by state law.
• Herbicide license a plus; line clearance certification if near utilities.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supports crew by controlling lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft.
• Supplies tools for tree workers.
• Controls road and sidewalk traffic using warning devices.
• Cuts, chips and loads brush and wood; cleans up job site.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred

Pesticide license (state as applicable)

Herbicide license a plus

Line clearance certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Tools

N/A

Job description

Company

Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations

Carrollton, OH

Additional Locations

Carroll County, OH

Work Site

On Site

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson joining our team servicing the Carrollton, Carroll County Ohio region.

Job Duties

• 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

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
• Herbicide license a plus
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain

What we offer

• Hourly pay rate $18.00 - 20.00 based on experience and if a CDL holder.
• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Additional Information

Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training course.

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%