Groundperson

Wolf Tree • Dalton, GA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Wolf Tree, a Davey Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson. The Groundperson provides support for other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and persons from aloft, supplying tools for tree workers, and controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed. This role also involves cutting, chipping, and loading brush and wood, and ensuring proper job site cleanup.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver’s license preferred
• Herbicide license
• 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
• 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
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED