Groundperson - Union
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC · Burlington, VT · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$21.8/hrFull-time
About the role
The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you. Our team is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you.
Responsibilities
- Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
- Drag, gather, and feed brush into a woodchipper.
- Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience a plus.
Qualifications
- 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 the truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
- FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, 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
Skills
None specifically listed, but strong physical fitness and adaptability to all weather conditions are essential.
Benefits
- Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
Pay
Competitive, Hourly
Schedule
Full-Time