Groundperson | CDL

Company: Wolf Tree, Inc.
Locations: Athens, TN
Additional Locations: n/a
Work Site: On Site
Req : 218552

Wolf Tree, a Davey Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson.

What You’ll Do:

• 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, chopping and loading brush and wood and ensuring proper job site cleanup.

• 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.
• Line clearance certification if working near utility transmission lines.
• ISA Certified Tree Worker certification or willingness to obtain.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers.
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

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.

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

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. As a service provider, our success depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel, regardless of protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.

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.

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