Groundperson

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Forest, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2024 CLOSED ON 7/30/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundperson position at The Davey Tree Expert Company?

Additional Locations: Seattle, WA

Primary Locations: WA, Lake Forest Park, 15044 Bothell Way NE, 98155

Requisition ID: 200320

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 and tidy

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*

  • 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!

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.

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%
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