Groundperson Union DL Required Region 032
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, Gowanda, NY, United States
Groundperson
The Groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas for trip and fall hazards, and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. They also maintain equipment and materials.
Job Type:
Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt.
Pay:
$19.07 to $23.15 per hour.
Benefits
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.
Service vehicles and equipment, keeping them neat, clean, and in mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Entry‑level position; no experience required.
Previous experience is a plus.
Pre‑Screening
Offer may require pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications
Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Requirements
Rare (≤10%): Sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
Occasional (≤33%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting 10–50 lbs., reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting >50 lbs.
Frequent (≤66%): Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, hearing‑speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Continuous (≤100%): Sense of touch, gripping, seeing, carrying, pulling.
Safety
Work around hazardous equipment.
Work around excessive noise; hearing protection required.
Work in all temperatures and weather; exposed to plants, insects, dust.
Work on uneven ground.
Work around falling limbs with protection.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice to Agencies:
We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for this position. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
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The Groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas for trip and fall hazards, and ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. They also maintain equipment and materials.
Job Type:
Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt.
Pay:
$19.07 to $23.15 per hour.
Benefits
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.
Service vehicles and equipment, keeping them neat, clean, and in mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to join the local union and pay union dues.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Entry‑level position; no experience required.
Previous experience is a plus.
Pre‑Screening
Offer may require pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications
Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Requirements
Rare (≤10%): Sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.
Occasional (≤33%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting 10–50 lbs., reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting >50 lbs.
Frequent (≤66%): Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, hearing‑speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
Continuous (≤100%): Sense of touch, gripping, seeing, carrying, pulling.
Safety
Work around hazardous equipment.
Work around excessive noise; hearing protection required.
Work in all temperatures and weather; exposed to plants, insects, dust.
Work on uneven ground.
Work around falling limbs with protection.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice to Agencies:
We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for this position. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
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