Groundperson - Union CDL Required - NTS

Asplundh Careers; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by position

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is hiring a Groundperson union CDL‑required to perform field tree and brush work in a full‑time role. The job involves operating a chainsaw, feeding a wood chipper, and performing basic vehicle maintenance while adhering to safety standards.

The position requires 18+ years old, a valid CDL, and willingness to join the local union. Pre‑employment screens may apply per policy. Benefits vary by location and position.

Qualifications

• CDL required for employment and ongoing operation of equipment.
• Experience with chainsaws, brush cutting, and tree maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is expected or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
• Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Services vehicles and equipment and keeps them in good condition.

Skills

CDL

Chainsaw operation

Tree trimming

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wood chipper operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Description

Job Title: Groundperson Union CDL Required

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

Essential Functions & 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

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

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
• OCCASSIONAL(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, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• 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 with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.