Casella Construction is seeking to add new team members to our Land Clearing Team. The role of the Land Clearing Ground Person helps foreman, head of crew, and tree climbers with tree removals, pruning, and debris disposal. Land Clearing Ground Person safely uses tools and equipment such as, but not limited to chainsaws, axes, and chippers. This is a unique entry level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains a safe work environment.
- Ensures all work sites are kept clean and free of hazards.
- Maintains and operates equipment such as hand tools, chainsaws, and chippers.
- Assists with Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders.
- Learns to cut, prune, and chip trees and shrubs under the guidance of the Foreman or Crew Leader.
- Learns proper techniques and use of tools form Foreman or Crew Leader.
- Uses appropriate gear and observes safety protocols.
- Adheres to company and environmental regulations at all times.
- Inspects equipment and tools and performs repairs when required.
- Controls lowering ropes and supply tools for tree workers.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- High School or GED preferred.
- Vocational training preferred but not required.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- 1 year of experience preferred but not required.
- Must be able to Travel.
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to remain flexible as assignments change.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisor.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Possess a positive attitude and desire to learn.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and climb inclines for the duration of the shift.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather.
Casella Construction offers competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, supplemental insurances and 401(k) retirement with company match up to 4%. Company paid holidays and paid time off. Hotel accommodations and mileage reimbursement when applicable.
Who We Are:
Joseph Casella and John Casella II are the second generation of the Casella family, carrying on a legacy that was built on hard work, grit, determination, and most of all, innovation. Together with a team equally committed to exemplifying the highest industry standards, and reinventing systems to create effective solutions when old methods no longer serve new thinking. Casella Construction has evolved to become an industry-leading company in the field.
Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including heavy highway construction, demolition, utility installation, environmental contracting, commercial site development, land management, aggregate, transportation, and fleet maintenance.
Casella Construction’s success is attributed to our employees’ love of the industry, our leadership’s drive to remain at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship, and our collective ability to thrive in dynamic situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Casella Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
