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Wright Tree Service is hiring Line Clearance Groundmen, Trimmer, and Foreman positions. Experienced and Non-Experienced positions available! Below we have included the Groundmen job description. To apply and view all job descriptions please visit - www.wrighttree.com/careers
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Groundmen Position - (Pay ranging from $13.00-$15.11 per hour)
Essential Functions:
Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees. Works from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.
Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper. Will gathers brush and carry to chipper area.
Works around hazardous equipment.
Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
May work on rough terrain.
Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Applies herbicides and growth regulators to stumps and brush.
Drives a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing unit such as trailer, etc.
Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
Carries and lays out tools and equipment at work site.
Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew foreman or General Foreman.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Needs to be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Must have valid driver's license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Maintain a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
Trimmer:(Pay ranging from $13.00-$24.00 per hour)
Job Requirements
Trim and/or remove trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line or powered trimmer lift truck, or work from the ground using saws/pruners.
Cut branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
Use appropriate tools to will fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
Spray stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feed brush into a wood chipper.
Repair light damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
Relay hand-signals, direct traffic, drive and operates trucks and equipment as assigned.
Keep trucks and work area clear and orderly.
Train new employees on proper procedures.
Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperate with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Assume responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Request repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
Work around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
Work around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
Exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
May work on rough terrain.
Help enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
Service truck, chipper, and equipment; maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Report the need for equipment and truck maintenance to Crew Foreman or General Foreman.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 3 months' experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews and/or has successfully completed applicable performance reviews.
Must have valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and DOT medical card within 90 days of hire.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, and snow.
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Maintain a herbicide applicator or operators certification and license as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.
Must complete and pass a Climber Trainee Performance Review.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Vacancy expired!