What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundperson position at The Davey Tree Expert Company?
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Akron, OH
Additional Locations: Ohio
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 218242
Position Overview
The Fiber Groundperson is a key player in the field and assits the Lineman with every day responsibilities on the job site.
Job Duties
Assists Fiber Lineman with day to day operations in the field including supplying appropriate tools, lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft.
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.
Construction work required to install underground/overhead fiber.
Qualifications
Required
Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Prior experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Prior experience working in the Utility industry.
Highschool Diploma.
Company Benefits
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
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.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure 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 people, 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 Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Locations: Akron, OH
Additional Locations: Ohio
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 218242
Position Overview
The Fiber Groundperson is a key player in the field and assits the Lineman with every day responsibilities on the job site.
Job Duties
Assists Fiber Lineman with day to day operations in the field including supplying appropriate tools, lowering ropes, limbs and persons from aloft.
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.
Construction work required to install underground/overhead fiber.
Qualifications
Required
Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Prior experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Prior experience working in the Utility industry.
Highschool Diploma.
Company Benefits
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
- 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.
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.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure 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 people, 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 Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%