Groundperson | CDL Required
Davey Tree Surgery Co.•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a CDL Groundperson. This role provides essential support to the crew by managing ropes, limbs, and personnel from aloft, controlling traffic, and handling the cutting, chipping, and loading of brush and wood, ensuring proper job site cleanup.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Commercial driver’s license with airbrake endorsement
- Certificates and Licenses if necessary
- Pesticide license, if required by state law
- Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines
- ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain
Nice To Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 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
- Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
- Charitable matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
