Groundperson ALS ALS of North Carolina, LLC Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work experience Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Driver's License Safety equipment Full Job Description Description We are currently seeking a Groundperson to join our team

Essential Functions:

Employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments, working outside. Clears work area around structures. Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification. Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed. Will perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson relating to traffic signal work. Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice. May flag traffic and may be required to have training. Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.). Works around hazardous equipment Works near energized parts or equipment. Will be exposed to traffic. Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment with proper hearing protection. Work nights, weekends and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters. Must have a valid Driver's license. Must pass a background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. Weather permitting, this is a minimum 40 hour work week. Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold. Must be able to traverse various terrains. Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information. Must be able to communicate with others. Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks. Must be able to lift, move and maneuver up to 60 pounds on an infrequent basis, and up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis. Must have endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work. Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools. Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment. Must have transportation to and from the startup location. Must pass a background and/or MVR check. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

Driving:

Continuously Climbing On/Off Truck:

Frequently Walking:

Frequently Carrying:

Occasionally - 1-60 lbs.

Lifting:

Frequently - 1-60 lbs.

Standing:

Continuously Stooping:

Rarely Crawling:

None Pushing:

Occasionally Sitting:

Occasionally Kneeling:

Occasionally Squatting:

Rarely Body Twisting:

Occasionally Sense of Touch:

Occasionally Manual Dexterity:

Frequently Speaking Clearly:

Continuously Seeing:

Continuously Reading:

Rarely Reaching:

Rarely Range of Motion:

Occasionally Hearing -

Speech Range:

Continuously Depth Perception:

Occasionally Color Vision:

Continuously Gripping:

Frequently Carrying:

Frequently Pulling:

Occasionally Climbing Ladders:

Rarely Climbing Stairs:

Rarely Balancing:

Rarely Meaning of Terms:

Rarely = less than 10% Occasionally = up to 33% Frequently = up to 66% Continuously = from 67% to 100% 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. Important Information for

Applicants:

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification. Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications. We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits. Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.