Groundworker
On-siteJackson, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct vegetation maintenance and management along power lines by cutting brush, limbs, and logs with hand saws, ground saws, or chainsaws. Load vehicles with manageable debris, carry it to chipping areas, and feed it into woodchippers while applying herbicides and growth regulators. Operate hazardous equipment including pole pruners and stump grinders, and drive vehicles with attached chippers or trailing units. Set up warning signs, barriers, and traffic control devices to protect employees and the public, and cooperate with property owners and emergency personnel during street blockages. Perform routine maintenance on company vehicles, tools, and equipment, reporting specialized needs to the General Foreperson. Maintain a neat work area and adhere to safety policies, OSHA regulations, and Wright's culture of safety. During emergencies or natural disasters, remain on duty and travel outside the regular work location. Recognize poisonous plants and wear necessary PPE while working on rugged outdoor terrain.
Required Qualifications
- Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work
- Demonstrate knowledge on how to perform tree and bucket rescue
- Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment
- Ability to work both independently and in a group
- Ability to adhere to company and industry safety requirements
- Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately
- Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner
- Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information
- Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them
- Ability to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices
- Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day
- Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices
- Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow
- Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc
- Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests
- Valid driver's or commercial driver's license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements)
- DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations
- Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law
- English - Read, Write, Speak
- Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%) travel requirement
Desired Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
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