Groundperson CDL Required Non Union

About the role

The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gather and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way.
• Utilize hose and spray nozzle to treat remote areas.
• Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Aids in mixing herbicide.
• Works on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience a plus.

Skills

• Sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.
• Endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.
• Capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.

Benefits

• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan.
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances.

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt