Groundperson CDL Required Non Union
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Utilities Service, LLC is hiring a Groundperson CDL Required Non Union. The Groundperson gathers and feeds brush and debris into a woodchipper, scans for trip and fall hazards, and ensures workers stay clear of travel paths while maintaining equipment and materials in a utility service environment.
Key focus areas include Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees., Gather and feed brush into wood chipper., and Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way..
Successful candidates bring Must Be 18 Years-Of-Age Or Older, Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, and Pass Background Check. Important skills include Operate Wood Chipper, Apply Herbicide, Use Hose And Spray Nozzle, Communication, and Reading And Writing. Preferred (not required): Operate Chainsaw, Apply Chemical Herbicide, Utilize Hose And Spray Nozzle, and Service Vehicles And Equipment.
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Description
Job Title: Groundperson
The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.
Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay:Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
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Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
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Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
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Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
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Gather and feed brush into wood chipper.
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Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way
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Utilize hose and spray nozzle to treat remote areas.
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Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
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Assists in mixing herbicide
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Works on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise with
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Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Education & Experience
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High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Entry-level position, no experience required.
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Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required
Physical Requirements:
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RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
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OCCASSIONAL (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.
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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.
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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, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
Important Information for Applicants:
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Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
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Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
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Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
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We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
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Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.
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