Groundworker: Field Vegetation & Safety Tech

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits and pay offered

On the job training

Potential overtime

Weekly pay

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Groundperson in Bloomington, IL to support vegetation management along power lines. You will assist with brush and debris removal, operate hand tools, and help ensure safety on the job site.

Responsibilities include loading materials, assisting with traffic control, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Willingness to work long hours, overtime during emergencies, and travel as needed is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
• Gathers brush, limbs and logs and carries to the designated chipping area.
• Operates hand and ground saws; uses tools to cut brush and limbs.
• Sets up signs, barriers and directs traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment and reports needs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

PPE use

OT availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

First-Aid & CPR training

Job description

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Groundperson in Bloomington, IL to support vegetation management along power lines. You will assist with brush and debris removal, operate hand tools, and help ensure safety on the job site.

Responsibilities include loading materials, assisting with traffic control, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Willingness to work long hours, overtime during emergencies, and travel as needed is required.