Groundperson: Brush Chipper & Field Operations Technician

Asplundh Careers; Tolland (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to gather and feed brush and debris into a woodchipper, while scanning areas for trip and fall hazards and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. The role also maintains equipment and materials.

Responsibilities include operating a chainsaw, feeding brush into the woodchipper, and servicing vehicles and equipment to keep them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. The position may require travel for storm work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be able to travel for storm work.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position

Previous experience a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to gather and feed brush and debris into a woodchipper, while scanning areas for trip and fall hazards and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. The role also maintains equipment and materials.

Responsibilities include operating a chainsaw, feeding brush into the woodchipper, and servicing vehicles and equipment to keep them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. The position may require travel for storm work.