Groundperson - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Blissfield (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team that thrives in the great outdoors! This entry-level position offers on-the-job training and a chance to build a rewarding career in the Line Clearance industry. As a Groundperson, you'll work in all weather conditions, tackling the challenges of tree trimming and maintenance to ensure utility powerlines are clear. If you enjoy physical work and the beauty of nature, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to operate chainsaws safely.
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent for better understanding of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Drag and feed brush into a woodchipper for processing.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Vehicle Maintenance

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodchipper

Chainsaw

Job description

We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Groundperson. On-the-job training is provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.

Our team is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Job Type:

• Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:

• Competitive, Hourly
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Drag, gather, and feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Service vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off the truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling.

Safety:

• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Works on unlevel ground.
• Works around falling limbs with protection.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.