Groundperson - Utility Line Clearance

Summary Description: Ironwood Power Services provides vegetation management and storm restoration services to utility companies and their communities across North America. We are looking for individuals with experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper. Gathers brush, limbs and logs and carries to the designated area. Operates and works around hazardous equipment, such as chainsaw, pole pruner, stump grinder, woodchipper, etc Utilizes a variety of tools (i.e. rake, leaf-blower, shovel) to remove debris from work area.

Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public.

Qualifications

Has a basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and correct arboricultural techniques for the trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, as applies to working in close proximity to energized conductors. Knows and understand the American Nations Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.

1-2000) Has a basic knowledge of electrical circuit and must be skilled in the reading and understanding of circuit maps. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day. Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.

Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and be subject to call-out work.