Groundperson (CDL/DOT Required) - ATE

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

Job summary

Join a nationwide full-service utility contractor as a groundperson, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and health of trees, shrubs, and lawns. This position involves operating equipment like chainsaws and woodchippers, applying herbicides, and ensuring safety while working outdoors. With a rich history since 1928, this family-owned company offers competitive wages and incredible benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working in nature and contributing to community safety. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge with a dedicated team, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid CDL.
• High school diploma preferred; safety awareness is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw and woodchipper for tree maintenance.
• Apply herbicides and maintain equipment in safe condition.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Herbicide Application

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Woodchipper

Spray Nozzle

Job description

The groundperson is responsible for maintaining equipment and materials, and for ensuring adequate stock levels of consumables. You will ensure the appearance of trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns, and keep the grounds free from harmful insects and plant diseases. The grounds person also assists with equipment spotting, aiding the equipment operators when moving vehicles and equipment and scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel.

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!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line clearance services to the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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 insurances

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Gather and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way.
• Utilize hose and spray nozzle to treat remote areas.
• Service vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
• Assist in mixing herbicide.
• Work on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise.
• Work 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.

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.
• DOT Medical Card 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 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, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, and be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.

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.