Groundperson - Athens, TN

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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 wood proper job site cleanup High school diploma or equivalent preferred Driver's license required Commercial driver's license preferred may be required depending on job requirements Certificates 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 Paid time off paid holidays Opportunities for advancement All job specific equipment safety gear provided 401k 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 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 The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. Canadian operations in more than 47 states five provinces provides variety of tree care grounds maintenance consulting services for residential utility commercial government markets Founded in 1880 Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years has more than 10000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World For more information visit If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at or at The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration employment without regard protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity expression national ethnic origin marital familial status disability status protected veteran status Aboriginal Indigenous person classification protected law Wolf Tree Inc., a Davey company provides full range utility residential tree care services based Knoxville Tennessee The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance environmental consulting residential utility commercial environmental partners US Canada We care about clients each other world around us We offer resources size stability big company maintaining culture entrepreneurial spirit feel small one invest employees industry-leading training technology benefits leading rewarding safe work experience levels Wherever want grow career there place you at Davey To learn more visit Accommodations requested employee otherwise as required law reasonable accommodations made enable employees disabilities perform essential job functions Employment Type Permanent Job Type Full Time Travel Expectations Up to %

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