Groundperson | CDL Required

Davey Tree Expert•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Davey Utility Line Clearance, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is hiring a CDL Groundperson to support utility line clearance crews. The role supports crew members working aloft, helps manage traffic around work areas, and performs brush and wood processing and job-site cleanup. The position is onsite in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with travel expectations of up to 25%. It is a permanent, full-time position.

Requirements

Commercial driver's license with airbrake endorsement is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Pesticide license if required by state law.
Herbicide license is a plus.
Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.
ISA Certified Tree Worker certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Support crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and people working aloft.
Supply tools to tree workers.
Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed using warning devices and other methods.
Cut, chip, and load brush and wood.
Clean up the job site.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
Job-specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee referral bonus program.
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers.
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
Charitable matching gift program.
Benefits are available to eligible employees.