Groundperson: Woodchipper Operator & Site Safety

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to assist in brush and debris management, operate basic equipment, and support crew safety protocols on utility vegetation management projects.

You will feed brush into a woodchipper, help maintain vehicles and gear, and perform site inspections to prevent trips and falls. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and potential for growth within the field.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

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.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Brush handling

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Tools

Woodchipper operation

Vehicle & equipment servicing

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to assist in brush and debris management, operate basic equipment, and support crew safety protocols on utility vegetation management projects.

You will feed brush into a woodchipper, help maintain vehicles and gear, and perform site inspections to prevent trips and falls. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and potential for growth within the field.