Groundperson (Driver License Required) - RBL

Job Title: GroundpersonThe groundperson is responsible for gathering and feeding brush & debris into a woodchipper, scanning areas from trip and fall hazards, ensuring other workers stay out of the path of travel. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials.Founded in 2008, the Rotor Blade team believes in a spirit of innovation and striving for excellence in everything we do. We pride ourselves on safety, quality and productivity. To accomplish this means hiring the best people to help us achieve these goals. If your values match Rotor Blade's, consider joining our team.Minimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or older.Committed to upholding a safe work environmentEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Entry-level position, no experience required.Previous experience a plus.Pre-ScreenUpon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.License & Certifications:Driver's License Required.Physical Requirements:RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing StairsOCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, PullingSafetyDue 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.About Us:Rotor Blade, LLC a South Carolina company, formed in 2008 provides Airborne Vegetation Management Services for overhead electric distribution and transmission lines; directly for utilities, railroad, gas/pipeline or line clearing contractors. Our well-maintained fleet of MD 500 helicopters and highly skilled pilots will reduce the risk of injury to tree workers, as well as the time and cost associated with ground-to-sky trimming in difficult terrain and remote areas.Rotor Blade's services include: Aerial Side Trimming, Patented Tree Topper Trimming, Aerial Patrolling, Power Line Construction Services and Emergency / Storm Response Services.Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Rotor Blade from Rendered Communications on Vimeo