Groundperson - Union (Driver License Required) - ATE

Asplundh Tree Expert Co.; Edwardsburg (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility contractor as a Groundperson, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining safe and efficient operations. This position involves operating chainsaws, managing brush and debris, and ensuring equipment is in top condition. With a commitment to safety and quality service, this company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on a physically engaging role with a reputable firm that values its employees, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy competitive wages and incredible benefits while making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to join the local union and pay dues is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush and logs efficiently.
• Gather and feed debris into woodchipper while ensuring safety.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodchipper

Chainsaw

Job description

Groundperson - Union (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 internal growth opportunities, 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

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Drag, gather, and feed brush into woodchipper.
• 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 local union and pay union dues.
• Valid driver's license required.

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.

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, chainsaws, and woodchippers, 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.

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.

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.