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Groundperson with CDL
Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.
Locations: Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville, FL
Additional Locations: Middleburg, FL; Orange Park, FL
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229975
Position Overview
Added On Incentives
We have Added On Incentives Pay Rates. Employee time working in Utility Vegetation Managament will count toward tenure if the employee was not gone from the industry for a period of more than five consecutive years. It will be the employee"s responsibility to provide documentation of their time with another utility (Ex.Pay stubs, Tax Returns, etc.)
Florida Herbicide License + $3.00
ISA Certified Arborist (Firm or T&E Personnel) +5.00
ISA Certified Tree Worker(Firm or T&E Personnel) +3.00
Class B CDL(T&E Personnel Only) + $1.00
Class B CDL with Air Brakes (T&E Personnel Only) + $1.50
Climbing Differential (Workers capable of climbing, but not on climbing crew and not expected to climb every day)+.50
5 to 10 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $1.00
10 to 15 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $2.00
15 to 20 years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $2.50
20 plus years of service (T&E Personnel Only) + $3.00
A. There will be no stacking of ISA certifications for payment differentials.
B. Production crew personnel are not eligible for CDL, Climbing, or years of service differentials unless they are working on T&E.
The Davey Tree Surgery Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a Groundperson.
Job Duties
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
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
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
Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Surgery Company and CLS are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Davey is Employee Owned. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Visit Davey Website: WWW.DAVEY.COM Job Opportunities & Company Profile Information
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.
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.
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 SurgeryJobs@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
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