Groundperson: Tree Care & Equipment Operator

Asplundh Careers; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 58,826,000 - 71,434,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson in the New York area for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will operate a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps, and feed material into a wood chipper while keeping vehicles and equipment well-maintained.

Applicants should be 18+, prepared to join the local union, and subject to pre-employment screening. A high school diploma is preferred; entry-level candidates are welcome, with driving experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Willing to join local union and pay union dues.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check may apply.
• Driver's License preferred, but not required.
• Physical tasks include lifting and exposure to weather.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry-level position, no experience required

Previous experience a plus

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson in the New York area for a full-time, non-exempt role. You will operate a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps, and feed material into a wood chipper while keeping vehicles and equipment well-maintained.

Applicants should be 18+, prepared to join the local union, and subject to pre-employment screening. A high school diploma is preferred; entry-level candidates are welcome, with driving experience a plus.