Groundperson Union

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC•Bedford, PA

About The Position

The groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.

Requirements

Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Entry-level position, no experience required.
Valid Driver's license required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.