Groundperson - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a nationwide full-service utility contractor. This role is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who thrive in all weather conditions. As a Groundperson, you'll be involved in essential tree maintenance tasks, helping to ensure safety and clearance for utility powerlines. With on-the-job training and a supportive team, you'll gain valuable skills while enjoying competitive pay and a range of benefits. If you're ready to take on the challenge and work from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to handle physical demands.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps.
• Service vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in good order.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Brush and Log Handling

Vehicle Maintenance

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

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.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

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:

• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.
• Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Employees must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
• Employees must be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.

About Us:

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support.

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.