Utility Line Clearance Groundperson - Field Crew

Davey Tree Expert Co; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and PTO

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gifts

Employee referral bonus

Educational scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

Employee discount on Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson to join our Medina/Lorain County crew in Ohio. You will support the line clearance team by handling ropes, lowering tasks, and supplying tools while helping manage site safety and cleanup.

Compensation is hourly and reflects experience, with full benefits and opportunities for professional certification. This permanent full‑time role requires a valid license and the ability to work on site in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Driver’s license required; CDL preferred and may be required depending on job requirements.
• Certificates and Licenses as necessary.
• Pesticide license, if required by state law.
• Line clearance certification if near utility transmission lines.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for 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 warning devices and other methods.
• Cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood and proper job site cleanup.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

Line clearance cert

ISA Tree Worker cert

Pesticide license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Davey Tree Surgery Co. is seeking an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson to join our Medina/Lorain County crew in Ohio. You will support the line clearance team by handling ropes, lowering tasks, and supplying tools while helping manage site safety and cleanup.

Compensation is hourly and reflects experience, with full benefits and opportunities for professional certification. This permanent full‑time role requires a valid license and the ability to work on site in varying weather conditions.