Groundperson

Davey Tree Surgery Co.•Sheffield, AL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Davey Tree Expert 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 climbing crew by managing ropes, limbs, and personnel from aloft, supplying tools, and controlling traffic. Responsibilities also include cutting, chipping, loading brush and wood, and ensuring proper job site cleanup. Davey is an employee-owned company with a unique culture focused on open idea exchange, community partnership, safety, and client service, acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services. They offer the resources of a large company with the culture of a small one, investing in employees through industry-leading training, technology, and benefits.

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
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