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** + Due to the nature of our business, employees are required to work on a variety of different properties, including school grounds and private property. Therefore, individuals convicted of a sexual offense that limits or restricts the areas to which they may go or who are a registered sex offender in any state or national database do not meet the qualifications for employment. + Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary. + 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 startup location. + Must have a valid driver's license. + Must pass a background and/or MVR check. + Must pass a pre-employment drug screen. **Physical Requirements:** - - - **Key:** _Rarely_ = less than 10% _Occasionally_ =up to 33% _Frequently_ = up to 66% _Continuously_ = 67% to 100% - - - **Standing:** _Frequently_ **Seeing:** _Continuously_ **Walking:** _Frequently_ **Reading:** _Occasionally_ **Sitting:** _Rarely_ **Reaching:** _Frequently_ **Stooping:** _Frequently_ **Range of Motion:** _Frequently_ **Kneeling:** _Occasionally_ **Hearing - Speech Range:** _Frequently_ **Squatting:** _Frequently_ **Depth Perception:** _Frequently_ **Body Twisting:** _Frequently_ **Color Vision:** _Rarely_ **Crawling:** _Rarely_ **Lifting:** _Frequently_ **Sense of Touch:** _Continuously_ **Carrying:** _Continuously_ **Manual Dexterity:** _Frequently_ **Pushing:** _Frequently_ **Speaking Clearly:** _Frequently_ **Pulling:** _Continuously_ **Seeing Distant:** _Frequently_ **Climbing Ladders:** _Rarely_ **Climbing On/Off Truck:** _Occasionally_ **Climbing Stairs:** _Rarely_ **Climbing Poles:** _Rarely_ **Balancing:** _Occasionally_ **Gripping:** _Continuously_ **Lifting up to 10 lbs:** _Frequently_ **Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs:** _Frequently_ **Lifting up to 50 lbs:** _Occasionally_ 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.