Groundperson - NTS

Overview

Operate chainsaw and wood chipper to clear brush, maintain equipment, and perform ground work.

Key Responsibilities

• chainsaw operation
• wood chipping
• equipment maintenance
• safety protection
• noise control
• hazard handling

Tasks

-Works around falling limbs with protection. -Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. -Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and wood chippers, with hearing protection. -Drag, gather, and feed brush into wood chipper. -Works around hazardous equipment. -Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs and stumps of larger trees.

Requirements

• high school
• driver's license
• manual dexterity
• lifting
• standing
• age 18

What You Bring

-High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. -Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. -Previous experience a plus. -Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check. -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. -RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs -Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. -Driver's License Preferred, but not required -CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling -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. -All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. -Must be 18 years-of-age or older.

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About Nelson Tree Service, Llc

-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.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship provided.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening required. -background check required. -motor vehicle record (mvr) check may be required.