We are currently seeking a Vegetation Groundperson to join our team.
Essential Functions
- Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
- Gathers brush and feed brush into wood chipper.
- Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way, following brush removal
- Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck mounted spray equipment which includes tank, pump, hose reel, 200 feet of ½ inch hose, or utilizes back-pack to treat remote areas.
- Services truck, chipper, and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
- Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank.
- Works around hazardous equipment.
- Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chipper, with hearing protection.
- Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- Works on unlevel ground.
- Works around falling limbs with protection.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
- Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
- Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
- Must be able to traverse various terrains.
- Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
- Must be able to communicate with others.
- Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.
- Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.
- Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.
- Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Physical Requirements:
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Walking |
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Reading |
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Squatting |
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Depth Perception |
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Body Twisting |
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Color Vision |
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Carrying |
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Pushing |
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Speaking Clearly |
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Pulling |
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Seeing Distant |
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Climbing Ladders |
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Climbing On/Off Truck |
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Climbing Stairs |
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Climbing Poles |
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Balancing |
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Gripping |
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Lifting up to 10 lbs |
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Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs |
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Lifting up to 50 lbs |
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Rarely = less than 10% |
Occasionally = up to 33% |
Frequently = up to 66% |
Continously = 67% to 100% |
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the Corporate EEO Officer at 1-800-248-8733.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.