Groundperson - Union

Utilities Service, LLC • Ewing, NJ • 1d ago

Description

Job Title: Groundperson

We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Groundperson On-the-job training is provided. The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry. If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.

Our team is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you. Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Job Type :

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay :

$25.59 - $28.24 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits:

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.

Drag, gather, and feed brush into a woodchipper.

Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

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:

Driver's License Required. CDL is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs

OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off the 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 woodchippers, 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 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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 the specific position. Any 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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