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Groundperson/Truck Driver - Union CDL Required - NTS

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Nelson Tree Service

Cicero, NY (In Person)

$58,885 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Job Description

Groundperson/Truck Driver
  • Union CDL Required
  • NTS Nelson Tree Service
  • 3.5 Cicero, NY Job Details Full-time $25.95
  • $30.
67 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Outdoor work Commercial truck driving CDL A Construction equipment servicing Construction machinery maintenance Safety equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Mechanical knowledge
Full Job Description Description Job Title:
Groundperson/Truck Driver Job Type :
Full-Time +,
Non-Exempt Pay :
Competitive, $25.95
  • 30.
67 Per Hour;
Based Upon Experience Benefits:
Benefits Available and Vary per position and location
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Operates heavy equipment such as Skid steers, Mowers Off-road forestry equipment, (Jarraff, Kwik Trim, Backyard Lift), and Stump grinders. Drives mowing tractor with hand and foot controls, use weed whacker/brush cutter. Transports equipment to and from job locations, loading and unloading equipment onto truck/trailer. Installs and removes gates, fences, and barb wire. Operates power saw and fall trees. Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees. Rakes debris and trash. Gathers brush and feed brush into a woodchipper. Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank. Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way. Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck-mounted spray equipment or back-pack to treat remote areas. Services truck, chipper, and other equipment to keep in clean, neat, and specified mechanical condition.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older. Knowledge of heavy equipment and ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment. Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Required (Class A/No Restrictions)
Travel Requirements:
Must have transportation to and from the show-up location. Willing to travel, work, and stay out of state•
TRAVELING CREW
Physical Requirements:
RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles.
OCCASIONAL
(up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing ladders.
FREQUENT
(up to 66%): Sense of touch, speaking clearly, climbing on/off truck, reading, hearing
  • speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.
CONTINUOUS
(up to 100%): Walking, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, gripping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs. Safety Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8
  • or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to
Agencies:
We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.