We are currently seeking a Groundperson to join our Asplundh Brush Control team.
We offer excellent opportunities for career oriented individuals that want to be a part of our team. Our goal is to provide a safe work environment for all of our employees to perform quality work with our many clients. Asplundh Brush Control employees share in Productivity and Safety Incentive programs, as well as an excellent compensation package that includes per diem allowance for employees that travel over 100 miles to and from work, health/dental benefits, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation.
Our company performs work throughout the Midwest, Including, but not limited to; Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Many projects have immediate openings. Our home office is located in Lebanon IN, but our clients are located in the Midwest Region. We offer year round employment with a company that values the team approach toward building quality projects. If you are looking for your next career advancement and are a goal oriented person that wants to work for a company that values safety and appreciates good employees, please apply today. Advancement opportunities are available.
Essential Functions:
- Performs all work from the ground.
- Employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments, poisonous plants or reptiles, and stinging insects.
- Working hours is typically a 10 hour day.
- Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
- Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed.
- Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
- Exposed to traffic and may be required to have training on traffic flagging
- Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, chainsaws, etc.).
- Works around hazardous equipment.
- Works near energized parts or equipment.
- Works around excessive noise from machines, chippers, chain saws and other equipment with proper hearing protection.
- All other duties as requested by Supervisors.
Minimum Requirements:
- Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
- Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight (8) or ten (10) hour day according to the schedule.
- Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.
- Must be able to wear PPE as necessary.
- Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.
- Must have a valid Driver’s license.
- Must pass a background check and pass a motor vehicle records check.
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical in order to obtain a DOT medical card.
Physical Requirements:
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Rarely = less than 10%
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Occasionally = up to 33%
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Frequently = up to 66%
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Continuously = 67% to 100%
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Carrying
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Pulling
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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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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 ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.