Residential Tree Groundperson | Wickliffe, Ohio (Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092)

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety:

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a permanent, full-time ground crew member to assist with trimming and removing trees, diseased or dying limbs, and to help safeguard the health and safety of trees and the surrounding area.

You will support crew members, handle tools, manage traffic around work sites, and participate in thorough site cleanups while following safety protocols and company guidelines.

Qualifications

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

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

Driver's license

Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred

Pesticide license (if required by state law)

Herbicide license a plus

Job description

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations: Wickliffe, OH
Additional Locations: n/a
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 226695

Position Overview

Assist with trimming and removing trees, unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to effect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

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

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

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.

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.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%