Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

Davey Tree Expert•Springfield, MO

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance is offering a key opportunity as a Groundperson to join their team servicing the Springfield, Ohio region. This is a full-time, permanent hourly position. The company is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation, focusing on open idea exchange, community partnership, safety, and client service in horticultural and environmental services. They offer the resources of a large company with the culture of a small one, investing in employees through training, technology, and benefits for a rewarding and safe work experience.

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.

Responsibilities

Provides support for other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and persons from aloft.
Supplies tools for tree workers.
Controls road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods.
Cuts, chips, and loads brush and wood.
Performs proper job site cleanup.

Benefits

Group health plans
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
401k with up to a 4% company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Holidays and paid time off
Payroll savings plan
Charitable matching gift program
Employee referral bonus program
Employee Educational Scholarship
Davey Family Scholarship
20% discount on all Davey services
Cell phone discounts
Vehicle purchase discount program