Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Groundsman is to haul brush and wood from the tree to the truck, assist the tree climber, use ropes and various hand and power tools, and clean the job site. Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers promptly and courteously as needed. Answer questions and provide information as needed. Perform all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• Cutting, chipping, and loading logs, brush, and limbs
• Operating a chainsaw, chipper, handsaw, pole saw and Avant in a safe manner
• Providing support for arborist and other crew members by controlling lowering ropes, limbs, and persons from above
• Job site cleanup
• Supplying tools for tree workers
• Working with the crew to complete tree care and landscaping jobs
• Driving a truck with a trailer
• Assisting with equipment maintenance
• Adheres to company safety standards at all times, including the use of PPE
• Follow uniform policy and all policies as specified in the Employee Handbook. Hold crew members accountable for following policies.
• Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction.
• Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
• Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment.

• Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work and communicate professionally with customers and team members
• Superior customer service skills
• Lead by example
• Manage and train new team members.
• Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Hold team members accountable for being on time and doing their respective duties
• Hold team members accountable for proper care of company-issued tools and equipment 
• Proficient computer knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Education/Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma/GED required
• One year experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8 hour day.

Sedentary work: Lifting up to 10#; occasionally lifting or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Work essentially involves sitting and is considered sedentary if only a small amount of walking and standing is necessary to carry out duties.

Light work: Lifting up to 20#, frequently lifting of carrying objects up to 10#. Work is classified light if it requires walking or standing to a significant degree (regardless of weight lifted) or involves sitting most of the time with a degree or pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Light medium work: Lifting up to 30#; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20#.

Medium work: Lifting up to 50#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25#.

Light heavy work: Lifting up to 80#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 45#.

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Heavy work: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#.