Details about this Career

Weller Brothers provides the highest quality landscape design and lawn maintenance services to customers in the Midwest. We are looking for a motivated and passionate Groundsman to become a part of our team.

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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skill, and 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 the 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 are needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive wages for the best talent and for individuals who want to advance their career
• Year-round employment opportunities
• Ample overtime from approximately April through November
• Great advancement opportunities

Job Requirements

• 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
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma/GED required
• One-year experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds; and frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.