Groundworker

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Champaign, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Wright Tree Service in Champaign, IL is looking for a Groundworker to perform ground-based tree and brush work, operate a chainsaw, load and unload materials, and assist with chipper tasks. The role requires practical fitness, safety awareness, and the ability to work with crews in variable weather.

You will drive trucks with attached chippers, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures. Overtime, storm response, and drug testing are part of the job, with union benefits and competitive

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear PPE as required and work in various weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must read and follow written and verbal job instructions.

Responsibilities

• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps from the ground.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush, debris and feeds chippers as needed.
• Operates and services tools and equipment and keeps work area orderly.
• Enforces on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
• Drives a truck with a brush chipper or trailer and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Safety awareness

Team communication

Heavy lifting

Tools

Wood chipper

Brush chipper

Truck operation

Job description

Groundworker page is loaded## Groundworkerlocations: Champaign, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR122854**$750 Sign-On Bonus offered for CDL drivers $500 Sign-On Bonus offered for non-CDL drivers****Hourly Wage:** $23.59 - $34.41 subject to experience and position**Union benefits and union pay offered**Hiring Immediately**Title**: Groundworker **Type**: Full-Time/Non-Exempt **Reports to**: Crew Leader/General Foreperson**Essential Functions of Groundworker at Wright Tree Service**:* Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees. Works from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.* Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper. Will gathers brush and carry to chipper area.* Works around hazardous equipment.* Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.* Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.* May work on rough terrain.* Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.* Applies herbicides and growth regulators to stumps and brush.* Drives a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing unit such as trailer, etc.* Keeps work area picked up and orderly.* Carries and lays out tools and equipment at work site.* Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.* Performs other related duties as required or assigned.**Minimum Requirements of Groundworker at Wright Tree Service**:* Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.* Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.* Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.* Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.* Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.* Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.* Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.* Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.* Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.* Maintain a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.* Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.