Tree Care Groundperson

Additional Locations: n/a

Primary Locations: SC, Charleston, 1064 Gardner Rd. Suite 313, 29407

Requisition ID: 176551

Position Overview

Assist with trimming and removing trees, unwanted, diseased or dying limbs on trees, or to affect the health and safety of trees or surrounding areas by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You'll Be Doing:

* 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

What We're Looking For:

* 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: *

* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Opportunities for advancement
* All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
* Group health plan
* Employee referral bonus program
* Locations throughout the US in major cities and desirable areas
* Career development program supported by industry expert Safety Specialists and Skills Trainers
* All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey's relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina