Groundperson - Union (Driver License Required) - ATE

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility contractor as a Groundperson, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety and efficiency in tree management operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, operate essential equipment, and contribute to vital community services. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values your growth and development. If you're ready to take on challenges and enjoy competitive wages along with incredible benefits, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Internal growth opportunities

Incredible benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and willing to join the local union.
• Valid driver's license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gather and feed brush into a woodchipper and operate a chainsaw.
• Service and maintain vehicles and equipment in good order.

Skills

Chainsaw Operation

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Awareness

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!

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 the local union and pay union dues.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license 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

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, and be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.

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. Asplundh is the parent company of Asplundh Infrastructure Group whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading, and AMR/AMI installation.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.