Asplundh Tree Experts - Cookstown, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Cookstown, NJ
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Groundperson position at Utilities Service, LLC involves assisting in vegetation management by gathering and feeding brush and debris into a woodchipper, ensuring safety by scanning for trip and fall hazards, and maintaining equipment. This role is essential for supporting the utility industry in providing reliable power through effective line clearance services.
Responsibilities
- Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
- Gather and feed brush into wood chipper.
- Apply chemical herbicide to right-of-way.
- Utilize hose and spray nozzle to treat remote areas.
- Service vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
- Assist in mixing herbicide.
- Work on unlevel ground, around hazardous equipment, falling debris/tree limbs, and excessive equipment noise.
- Work in all temperatures and weather and be exposed to nature, including irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, and dust.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Entry-level position, no experience required; previous experience is a plus.
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
Benefits
- Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
