Groundperson
Davey Tree Surgery Co.•Cullman, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Davey Tree Expert Company is offering a key opportunity in Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson. This role provides essential support to the crew by managing ropes, limbs, and personnel from aloft, supplying tools, and controlling traffic with warning devices. Responsibilities include cutting, chipping, 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
- 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
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 use of warning devices and other methods
- Cutting, chipping and loading brush and wood
- Proper job site cleanup
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
