Groundsperson
Job Posting for Groundsperson at Townsend Tree Service
Position Summary
A Groundsperson is responsible for preparing the job site and loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris. This position services and maintains equipment, is responsible for directing traffic, and cleans up the job site. A Groundsperson will assist tree crews by working on the ground and handing tools and heavy materials to crew members.
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Essential Duties:
- Clears undergrowth from right-of-way by using hand tools or saws
- Clears sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps, fallen trees, and limbs
- Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury
- Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and larger stumps
- Gathers and feeds brush into wood chippers
- Operates the controls for winches, booms, and spray equipment
- Follows and gives hand, voice, or other signals in operating associated equipment
- Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools, as well as other tree-related equipment
- Drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned
- Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Understands basic knots, including but not limited to Bowline, Blake's Hitch, Taut-Line Hitch, and Clove Hitch
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
- Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Meet all physical requirements of the position
- Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
- 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as needed. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening and background check.
The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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