Groundperson | Line Clearance
The Davey Tree Expert CompanyJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Groundperson for its Dayton, Ohio area to support utility line clearance crews in a full time on site role. You’ll help with lowering operations, supplying tools, directing traffic, and cutting and loading brush while keeping the job site clean. Compensation ranges from 18.00 to 20.00 per hour based on line clearance experience and whether you hold a CDL. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; CDL, pesticide or herbicide licenses, line clearance certification near utilities, and ISA Certified Tree Worker certification (or willingness to obtain) are highly valued. Travel up to 25 percent. Benefits include health, retirement, stock purchase, and more. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight safety, hands on rigging and traffic control, certifications, and your willingness to obtain required licenses; reference Req ID 227420 and submit through Davey Careers.
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Dayton, OH
Additional Locations: Xenia, OH; Beavercreek, OH; Fairborn, OH
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227420
Position Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson joining our team servicing the Dayton, Ohio and surrounding region.
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
Additional Information
What we offer:
•Hourly pay rate between $18.00 - $20.00 based upon line clearance/industry experience and if a CDL holder.
- 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*
• Plus, so much more!
* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Surgery Company is based in Livermore, California, and provides a full range of utility tree care and pole test and treat services. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%