Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

Description Groundperson Under the supervision of the area general foreperson and the crew foreperson, the groundperson is responsible for supporting directional drilling operations involved in the installation of underground electric utility facilities. This position assists with jobsite setup, restoration activities, equipment operation support, locating and potholing utilities, handling materials, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The groundperson works closely with drill operators, equipment operators, and apprentices to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all customer, company, and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Performs all work from the ground. Clears work area around structures. Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification. Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed. Will perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson relating to utility line work. Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice. Will flag traffic. Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.). Working hours will extend into night and will exceed an eight hour day. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Class A CDL Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. Physical Requirements: RARE (up to 10%): stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing poles, reading, reaching, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body twisting, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., range of motion, depth perception, lifting up to 50 lbs. FREQUENT (up to 66 %): standing, walking, manual dexterity, gripping, lifting, carrying. CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range. 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. Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC