Groundsperson

Townsend Tree Service; Dawsonville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson to join their team. In this role, you will be integral to preparing job sites, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring safety on the ground. You'll work closely with tree crews, utilizing tools like chainsaws and wood chippers to maintain efficiency and safety. This company values a people-first culture and offers competitive compensation along with a variety of benefits. If you are passionate about outdoor work and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness plans

Retirement plans with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety precautions and occupational hazards.
• Ability to operate chainsaws and wood chippers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites by clearing undergrowth and debris.
• Assist tree crews and maintain equipment.

Skills

Occupational safety knowledge

Basic knot tying

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Valid driver's license

18 years of age or older

Tools

Chainsaw

Wood chipper

Trucks and equipment

Job description

Have a Calling for Above and Beyond Service?

You’d fit right in with this team. Get to know why great careers begin at Townsend Tree Service. We offer full-time employees competitive compensation and a variety of voluntary benefits including comprehensive health and wellness plans, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for advancement.

Townsend Tree Service is the largest business unit of a family-run company decades in the making. With our Utility Contractor, Tree Service Company Accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association and our Certified Treecare Safety Professionals and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists on staff, we bring with us the credibility and experience to be a leader in our industry.

Yet our company isn’t just built on years of tree service expertise. It’s also built on a commitment to a people-first culture, the people on our team, the people we serve and the people who live in the areas we service. And we’re always looking for new teammates who embody what we’re all about.

It All Comes Back to Our Values

There isn’t a member of our team who doesn’t live and work by our values. Each of us is responsible for ensuring accountability in our actions, having integrity in our work, providing excellent service, prioritizing safety and demonstrating character in our work ethic.

Position Details

Position: Groundsperson

Location: Dawsonville, GA

Job Id: 669

# of Openings: 1

Position Summary

A Groundsperson is responsible for preparing the job site and loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris. This position services and maintains equipment, is responsible for directing traffic, and cleans up the job site. A Groundsperson will assist tree crews by working on the ground and handing tools and heavy materials to crew members.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Clears undergrowth from right-of-way by using hand tools or saws
• Clears sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps, fallen trees, and limbs
• Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and larger stumps
• Gathers and feeds brush into wood chippers
• Operates the controls for winches, booms, and spray equipment
• Follows and gives hand, voice, or other signals in operating associated equipment
• Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools, as well as other tree-related equipment
• Drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned
• Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Understands basic knots, including but not limited to Bowline, Blake's Hitch, Taut-Line Hitch, and Clove Hitch
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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