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Groundperson - CDL Class A or B Required

The Davey Tree Expert Company

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Compensation
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Location
Nashville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Commercial Driver’s License (Class A Or B)Security clearance

Job overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company offers a key opportunity in utility line clearance as a CDL Groundperson, providing on‑site support for crew members, managing traffic, and handling brush and wood removal while ensuring proper job site cleanup and safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Warning DevicesOperating Cutting and Chipping EquipmentRoad Traffic ControlUtility Line Clearance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentCommercial Driver’s License (Class a or B)Pesticide LicenseHerbicide LicenseLine Clearance CertificationISA Certified Tree Worker Certification or Willingness to ObtainPre‑Employment Drug Screen and Social Security Verification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company: Davey Tree Surgery Co.

Locations: Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 229795

Position Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company, is pleased to offer a key opportunity in the field of Utility Line Clearance as a CDL 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

  • Commercial driver’s license required (Class A or B Only)

  • 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

  • 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

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Pre-employment Drug Screen and Social Security verification required. The Davey Tree Expert 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 [email protected] .

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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