Groundperson

Davey Tree Surgery Co.Richmond, KY
Onsite

About The Position

The Davey Company is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson. This role provides essential support to the tree care crew by managing ropes, limbs, and personnel from the ground, controlling traffic, and handling brush and wood.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Driver’s license required
  • Commercial driver’s license preferred and may be required, depending on job requirements
  • 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
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
  • Charitable matching gift program
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