Groundperson | Utility Line Clearance

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson joining our team servicing the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio region.

• Provides support for crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and persons from aloft
• Supplying tools for tree workers
• Controlling road and sidewalk traffic as needed using warning devices and other methods
• Cutting, chipping, 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, herbicide, line clearance, ISA Certified Tree Worker)
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required

• Group health plans*
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: 15% discount on company stock
• 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
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401(k) plan but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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  learn more, visit

We are 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 any classification protected by law.

If requested by employee or otherwise 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%
Contact: 1‑877‑411‑7601 |