Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Woodstock VT
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:220143
Job Title: Landscapers/Ground Crew
# Openings: 4 (Temporary / Full-Time)
Employment Dates: 4/1/2026 11/30/2026
Combination role to include landscaping and tree grounds person duties. Landscaping duties may include any combination of the following: sod laying mowing mulching weeding edging trimming planting watering fertilizing digging raking tree and shrub pruning and assisting with installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units. Use hand/power tools and equipment such as edgers blowers and mowers to landscape and maintain grounds of property. Assist with sprinkler installation and maintenance (use hand shovel to dig trench approximately 6 inches wide and 12 inches deep after lines are laid). Load/unload/move trees shrubs and landscape materials; remove debris; maintain clean and repair equipment/tools when not in use. Assist with tree trimming/pruning by cleaning up debris on ground using a woodchipper and chainsaw. Must follow all safety regulations and The Davey Tree Expert LLC safety guidelines including but not limited to employer-provided personal protective equipment. Must attend all safety training on first CPR and aerial rescue procedures. Must lift/carry 50 lbs. when necessary. Saturday and Sunday work required when necessary. Employer-paid drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers prior to commencing work and post-hire upon suspicion of use and post-accident. Post-hire background check and employment eligibility (e-Verify) check required of foreign and domestic workers. Obtaining drivers license not required. However to receive reimbursement of drivers license expenses and potential hourly bonus pay those workers will be expected to periodically drive company vehicles as needed. On-the-job training will be provided to the worker.
Place(s) of Employment: 1241 Pomfret Rd. Woodstock VT 05091 and multiple worksites within Grafton(NH) Sullivan(NH) Addison(VT) Chittenden(VT) Rutland(VT) Windham(VT) and Windsor(VT) counties.
Standard Schedule: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Monday Friday 40 hours per week) Board / Lodging: If requested employer helps non-local workers secure optional worker-paid lodging. Wage: $22.57 per hour (OT hours vary @ $33.86 per hour). Raises and/or bonuses may be offered at employers discretion based on individual factors such as performance skill and tenure. Deductions: Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers if any may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions. Employer deducts reasonable fair market value cost of rent/utilities based on number of occupants for workers electing to reside in employer-arranged housing (cost TBD). Employer may also deduct for Holiday pay provided to all eligible workers in the position
Tools / Supplies / Equipment: Employer provides without charge company-specific uniform and all tools supplies and equipment necessary to perform duties assigned. Transportation: For non-local workers (i.e. residing outside normal commuting distance) employer pays or reimburses inbound travel costs no later than the 50% point in contract period. Inbound travel includes transportation costs from workers permanent residence or place of recruitment a daily meal subsistence and reasonable lodging costs if applicable. Subsistence reimbursements based on rates specified in the Federal Register (currently $16.28 per day minimum or $68.00 per day maximum for workers with acceptable receipts). Transportation reimbursements will not exceed least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract or early dismissal except where the worker has subsequent employment. Employer offers free daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of transportation is voluntary. Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. Three-Fourths Guarantee: Employer will offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period starting with the first workday after workers arrival and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked and any hours offered (but not worked) within the standard work schedule. Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths guarantee described above.
Application Instructions: To apply contact employer at or apply at the job order holding office: Springfield Resource Center Vermont Department of Labor 56 Main Street Suite 101Springfield VT 05156 phone .
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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.
Chippers Inc. a Davey Company was founded in 1986 and provides tree land and forest care services across Woodstock Vermont; Meredith New Hampshire; and Enfield New services also include garden maintenance installations and Interiorscapes and a maple sugaring operation.Chippers is all about your life outside. TheDavey 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 theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .
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.
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Employment Type:Temporary
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: None
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