Vegetation Management Ground Person

About the role

We are currently seeking a full-time Ground Person to join our growing team. 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 feed brush into 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 holding tank.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Pass a background check.
• 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

• Vegetation Management and/or Grounds Person experience is a plus.
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Skills

• 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 (rain, heat, sun, cold) while keeping safety in the forefront.
• Capable of effective communication and comprehension skills both verbally and in writing.

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