Groundperson - Union - NTS
Nelson Tree Service, Llc
Operate chainsaw and chipper to clear brush, maintain equipment, and perform ground work.
2 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Germantown, WI
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Utility Line Clearance
Emergency Storm Response
Right of Way Vegetation Management
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Energy
Electric Co-ops
Municipal-owned utilities
Municipalities
Transmission line clearance
Distribution line clearance
Right-of-way vegetation management
Role
What you would be doing
chainsaw operation
wood chipping
vehicle maintenance
equipment servicing
hazardous equipment
noise protection
- Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection.
- Works around hazardous equipment.
- Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
- Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper.
- Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.
- Works around falling limbs with protection.
What you bring
high school
driver's license
union member
manual dexterity
drug screening
18+ age
- Previous experience a plus.
- OCCASSIONAL(up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
- CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
- Driver's License Preferred, but not required
- RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
- FREQUENT(up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
- Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
- Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
- Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship is provided for this position.
- pre-employment drug screening required.
- background check required.
- motor vehicle record (mvr) check may be required.
Company
Overview
- Founded with a passion for tree care and environmental stewardship, Nelson Tree Service has grown into a trusted leader in the industry.
- Specializing in tree trimming, removal, and emergency services, the company has served a wide array of sectors, from residential homes to large-scale commercial and government contracts.
- With decades of experience, Nelson Tree Service has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and quality workmanship.
- The company operates with cutting-edge equipment and a skilled team, ensuring each project, from routine maintenance to complex removals, is handled efficiently.
- Notable for their commitment to responsive, 24/7 emergency services, Nelson Tree Service is a go-to provider for urgent situations.
- With a strong presence across various regions, Nelson Tree Service serves both urban landscapes and rural areas, meeting diverse needs.
Top Rated
Vegetation Management Specialists
Recognized as the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States.
- Safety is Fundamental
- Team Work Wins
- Provide a relentless effort
- Ambassadors for the utilities we serve
- Culture of excellence
- Comprehensive customer service training
- Positive work environment
- Use of proprietary TRACS© tracking for efficiency and productivity
- No public net‑zero target or date disclosed
- Commitment to optimizing efficiency and productivity via proprietary software (TRACS©)
- Use of data collection, GPS and remote technology to reduce waste and improve scheduling
- Right‑of‑way vegetation management to maintain infrastructure reliability and reduce wildfire/power‑outage risk
- Storm response capability helps minimize environmental harm from downed trees and outages
- No DEI strategy, goals or gender statistics publicly disclosed
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