Groundperson (Driver License Required) - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Hustonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a nationwide utility contractor where you will play a crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient line clearance services. As a groundperson, you will be responsible for operating equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining tools and vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, contribute to essential services, and enjoy competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits. If you're a motivated individual who thrives in a hands-on environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

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 possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and feed brush into a wood chipper while ensuring safety.
• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wood Chipper

Chainsaw

Job description

Groundperson (Driver License Required) - ATE

The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas for trip and fall hazards, and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.

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.

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.
• Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
• 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.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license 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, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, and have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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