Job Description
Description Job Title: Groundperson The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials. Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay:Competitive, Hourly Benefits: Company Sponsored Retirement Plan Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) Employee Assistance Program Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees. Gather and feed brush into wood chipper. Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way Utilize hose and spray nozzle to treat remote areas. Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Assists in mixing herbicide Works on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise with Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years-of-age or older. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience a plus. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required Physical Requirements: RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders,