Groundsperson - Rockingham, NC
About The Position
The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing tasks from the ground, observing all safety rules to guarantee a clean and safe work zone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role involves following and enforcing safe practices and rules, preparing and feeding brush into a woodchipper, and operating various trucks and equipment. Basic maintenance and upkeep of equipment are also part of the responsibilities. The position requires the ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, and may require overtime and/or weekends. This is a full-time position with specific hours assigned by a supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
- Valid Driver’s license required.
- Must meet I-9 requirements.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- CDL preferred.
Responsibilities
- Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
- Define staging areas.
- Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
- Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
- Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
- Operating various trucks and equipment as assigned.
- Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment.
- Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
- Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
- Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
- Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.
Benefits
- health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental
- option for enrollment in a 401K
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
