Groundsperson - Apprentice 2

Responsibilities

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• Support vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers.
• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.).
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Absorb and assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines.
• Absorb and assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth.
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites.
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed.
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites.
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain).
• Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

What You Bring

• Ability To Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher.
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain.
• Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity).
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively.
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment.
• Continuous - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.
• Frequent - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.
• Occasional - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders.
• Rarely - Sitting, Operating, Never - Tree Ascending/Descending.

Comments

You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions. Environmental Conditions Continuously - Outdoor work Occasionally - Noise Levels Frequently - Extreme Temperatures Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues Never - Confined Spaces

Personal Protective Equipment

Tools & Equipment Equipment May Include Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

• Union Benefits: Competitive pay
• Paid training and certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities
• Local 351 Benefits
• People Promise Our People Promise Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.