Groundman/CDL Driver – North Carolina

GROUNDMAN WITH CDL

Job Locations:

• Raleigh
• Cary
• Durham
• Knightdale
• Wendell
• Clayton
• Zebulon
• Greenville
• Goldsboro
• Louisburg
• Wake Forest

Position Description

Ground personnel are essential to the crew as they assist the foremen, climbers, fellers, and control the work site; all while interacting with the public. The Groundsman reports directly to the Crew Foreman and General Foreman.

Level I Position Requirements

• Proper use of PPE
• Current driver’s license: Commercial Driver’s License required
• Driving skills and vehicle safety including how to perform a pre-trip inspection
• Job planning and preparation
• Working knowledge of all job site tools and equipment
• Completion of TCIA EHAP and Aerial Rescue training course.
• First Aid / CPR Trained
• Proficient in chipper operation and safety devices
• Proficient in chipper / vehicle hookup
• Understanding how to properly position a chipper
• Proficient in chipper inspection and basic maintenance
• Demonstrate the ability to operate a winch
• Functional rigging knowledge, including practical application and inspection
• Completion of Mowbray’s TCIA Step-1 Ground Operations and Chipper Operator Specialist

Level II Position Requirements

• Proficient in Groundsman Level 1 requirements
• Proficient in work site documentation
• Trained in how to interact with the public
• Working knowledge of how to identify job site hazards
• Understanding of how to choose, store and fuel a chainsaw
• Working knowledge of all chainsaw and chipper PPE
• Proficient in chainsaw operation.
• Working knowledge of basic Boom Truck operations (ground controls)
• Completion of Mowbray’s TCIA Step-1 Chainsaw Specialist
• Completion of EHAP Training

Level III Position Requirements:

• Proficient in Groundsman Level 1 and Level 2 requirements
• Commercial driver’s license
• Proficient in safe tree felling
• Working knowledge of cutting techniques
• Basic rigging: trained in how to operate a lowering device
• Basic knot tying skills
• Must be able to perform an Aerial Rescue

Education:

• High School Diploma (preferred)
• Bi-lingual (preferred)
• First Aid and CPR Trained (required)
• EHAP Trained (required)
• CDL (required)
• Physically fit for the job (required)