Groundworker

Wright Tree Service • Minneapolis, MN

378d • $39,146 - $73,840

About The Position

The Groundworker position at Wright Tree Service is an entry-level role focused on assisting in tree maintenance and removal operations. The role involves using chainsaws and other equipment to manage brush and debris, ensuring safety for both crew members and the public. The position offers on-the-job training and opportunities for growth within the company, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Requirements

• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• Ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Ability to communicate professionally with others.
• Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds infrequently and up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Maintain a herbicide applicator or operator's certification and license as required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards.

Responsibilities

• Use a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Feed brush into a wood chipper and gather brush to carry to the chipper area.
• Work around hazardous equipment and excessive noise, wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, and flags to protect employees and the public.
• Drive a truck with an attached brush chipper or other trailing units.
• Service truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in a neat and clean order.
• Report the need for equipment and truck maintenance to the crew lead.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• $750 Sign-On Bonus
• Union benefits and pay
• Plenty of growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Potential overtime
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed