Groundperson DL Required Union

Description Job Title: Groundperson Job Type Full-Time +, Non-Exempt Pay Competitive, Hourly Benefits Available Benefit options vary based on tenure, position, and work location. Essential Functions & 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. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years-of-age or older. Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Entry-level position, no experience required. Previous experience a plus. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check. License & Certifications Valid Driver's license required. Physical Requirements RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs 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. 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. 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. Works around hazardous equipment. Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection. Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. Works on unlevel ground. Works around falling limbs with protection. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io . 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 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. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification. Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications. 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. Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr