Groundperson - Non-Union

Role Overview

The groundperson supports tree crew operations by feeding brush and debris into a wood chipper, watching for trip-and-fall risks, and helping keep coworkers clear of moving equipment paths. The role also includes basic upkeep of tools, vehicles, and work materials.

Key Duties

• Use a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps from larger trees.
• Move, collect, and load brush into the wood chipper.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, organized, and proper working condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• This is an entry-level opportunity; no prior experience is required.
• Previous related experience is considered an advantage.

Screening and Hiring Conditions

• A job offer may be followed by a pre-employment drug test, background check, and/or motor vehicle record review.
• All employment offers are contingent on passing the required pre-hire checks.
• Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is generally not provided unless specifically stated otherwise.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid driver’s license is preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Demands

• Rarely: sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision activities, climbing ladders, and climbing stairs.
• Occasionally: stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, touch-based tasks, getting on and off trucks, gripping, lifting 10 to 50 lbs, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, and lifting over 50 lbs.
• Frequently: standing, walking, manual dexterity, distance vision, general vision, reading, range of motion, hearing/speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Continuously: touch awareness, gripping, seeing, carrying, and pulling.

Accommodation and Compliance

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-833-222-3066. The company participates in E-Verify for all newly hired employees in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment. Additional benefit details can be obtained from the recruiter or hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity and Agency Notice

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms are not accepted unless there is a signed service agreement and a request for staffing support for the specific role. Any such unsolicited submissions become the company’s property and no fee or compensation will be paid.