Groundperson - Union - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationwide full-service utility contractor as a groundperson, where you will play a vital role in maintaining safety and efficiency on the job site. This position involves operating a chainsaw, gathering brush, and ensuring equipment is in top condition. You will work outdoors, facing various weather conditions while contributing to essential utility services. With competitive wages and incredible benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for those who are proactive and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and willing to join the local union.
• Valid CDL required for operation of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps.
• Gather and feed brush into wood chipper and maintain equipment.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Hazard Identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wood Chipper

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas for trip and fall hazards, 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!

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.
• Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) 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:

• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
• Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
• Works on unlevel ground.
• Works around falling limbs with protection.

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.