Groundperson I - Union

About the role

A Groundperson supports tree-care crews by gathering and feeding brush and debris into a woodchipper, scanning for trip and fall hazards, and keeping workers clear of equipment paths. The role also includes maintaining tools and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaws to cut brush, logs, and stumps.
• Drag, gather, and feed brush into a wood chipper.
• Service vehicles and equipment, keeping them clean and mechanically sound.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; entry-level, no prior experience required.
• Driver’s license preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Rare (less than 10%): Sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
• Occasional (up to 33%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting 10–50 lbs., reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
• Frequent (up to 66%): Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Continuous (up to 100%): Sense of touch, gripping, seeing, carrying, pulling.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Pre-employment screening includes drug testing, background checks, and MVR verification. All new hires are subject to E-Verify.