Groundsperson

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Groundperson — You’ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting 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
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
• 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 driver’s license (or ability to obtain)
• 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.

Physical Demands

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

Frequency:

• Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.
• Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.
• Occasionally - 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

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

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

Non-Union Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and industry certifications
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options
• 401(k) +
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)