Groundperson 1

Job Description

Groundperson 1

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Signal Hill, CA
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 228152

Compensation Data

$27.22/hr - $29.49/hr

Job Duties

Assist climbers, forepersons and other crew members who perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for major electric utility providers

Properly maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more

Direct road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices and other methods

Haul and chip brush and debris and blow saw dust, leaving the work site clean .

Qualifications

Love of the outdoors

Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire

Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire

Required: valid driver’s license

Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction

Preferred: line clearance experience or other related tree work

Preferred: relevant pesticide and/or herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law

Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional

Additional Information

What We Offer: *

Progressive advancement in job classification and wage

Benefits through union agreement including health insurance and pension

Opportunity to travel

Opportunity for overtime work

All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship program for children of employees

Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

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.

Davey Tree Surgery, a Davey Company, is currently looking to add a dynamic utility groundperson to our passionate team of utility line clearance professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

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 SurgeryJobs@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%