Vegetation Management Ground Person

About the role

This is a non-union position reporting out of our Atlanta headquarters and reporting to the Vegetation Management Foreman.

Responsibilities

- Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees. - Gathers brush and feeds it into a wood chipper. - Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal. - Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck-mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas. - Services truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. - Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in a holding tank.

Requirements

- Vegetation Management and/or Grounds Person experience is a plus. - Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment. - Ability to concentrate and maintain attention for extended periods of time. - Able to consistently wear necessary PPE as necessary. - Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. - Must be able to withstand exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold while keeping safety in the forefront. - Capable of effective communications and comprehension skills both verbally and in writing. - Requires a standard 8 or 10 hour work day Monday – Thursday with additional hours as needed. - Capable of supporting call-out work with overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, or long work hours). - Must have a valid Driver’s License, pass a background check, and have the ability to meet DOT medical certification requirements and obtain a valid DOT Medical Card within 2 weeks from start date. - Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools. - Must have sufficient transportation to and from work site location.

Qualifications

- Competent in operating and servicing all required tools and equipment. - Ability to concentrate and maintain attention for extended periods of time. - Consistent wearing of necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. - Exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments, including rain, heat, sun, and cold. - Effective communication and comprehension skills both verbally and in writing. - Standard 8 or 10-hour workday Monday – Thursday with additional hours as needed. - Overtime support for call-out work during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, or long work hours. - Valid Driver’s License, passed background check, and DOT medical certification within 2 weeks from start date. - Sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to use equipment and tools. - Sufficient transportation to and from work site location.

Skills

- Competence in operating and servicing all required tools and equipment. - Ability to concentrate and maintain attention for extended periods of time. - Consistent wearing of necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). - Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. - Exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments, including rain, heat, sun, and cold. - Effective communication and comprehension skills both verbally and in writing. - Standard 8 or 10-hour workday Monday – Thursday with additional hours as needed. - Overtime support for call-out work during emergencies, including holidays, weekends, or long work hours. - Valid Driver’s License, passed background check, and DOT medical certification within 2 weeks from start date. - Sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to use equipment and tools. - Sufficient transportation to and from work site location.

Benefits

- Medical - Dental - Vision - 401(k) Plan - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Paid Holidays