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Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

The Davey Tree Expert Company, Ashland, OH, United States


Groundperson

Utility Line Clearance Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co. Locations: Medina, OH Additional Locations: Medina County, OH; Ashland, OH; Wellington, OH; Lorain County, OH Work Site: On Site Req ID: 222711 Position Overview Davey Utility Line Clearance, is pleased to offer a key opportunity as an experienced Line Clearance Groundperson joining our team servicing the Medina and Lorain County, Ohio regions for Lorain-Medina Rural Electric including areas such as Wellington and Ashland.
Job Duties
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
Qualifications
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
What We Offer
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
Full time hourly position. Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Generous performance incentive plan. Davey offers excellent benefits, the opportunity to buy Davey stock after 1 year, and industry related training and special Davey training course.
Company Overview Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchanging of ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.