Groundperson: Powerline Vegetation Tech (Sign-On Bonus)

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Galesburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

On the job training

Growth opportunities

Potential overtime

Weekly pay

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundperson in Galesburg, IL to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. You will load limbs, operate ground tools, and assist with brush chipping while following safety procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent (preferred), First-Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work long hours, including emergencies, with potential overtime and outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license (and DOT medical card where required).
• Herbicide application experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
• Works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws or other applicable tools to cut brush, limbs and logs of larger trees.
• Gathers manageable size brush, limbs and logs and carries to the designated chipping area.
• Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
• Operates and works around hazardous equipment, such as chainsaw, pole pruner, stump grinder, woodchipper, etc.
• Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, on-the-job safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Utilizes a variety of tools (i.e. rake, shovel, leaf blower) to remove debris from work area.
• Feeds brush and debris into woodchipper.
• Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
• Staging and clean-up of tools and equipment at the job site.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Duties: Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Communication

Reading/writing instructions

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First-Aid and CPR certification

Tools

Chainsaw

Pole pruner

Stump grinder

Woodchipper

Rake

Shovel

Leaf blower

Herbicide application

Job description

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundperson in Galesburg, IL to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. You will load limbs, operate ground tools, and assist with brush chipping while following safety procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent (preferred), First-Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work long hours, including emergencies, with potential overtime and outdoor conditions.