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A Groundhand's primary responsibility is to assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines. Other duties include hoisting tools and equipment to crew members and lowering branches with rope or block and tackle; positioning and steadying ladders; sawing and cutting up branches; loading debris, tree trunks and limbs onto trucks (using winch and chipping brush with chipper); carrying chainsaws; carrying gas cans and oil jugs; cutting, dragging, and mulching brush. May also flag traffic utilizing stop/slow paddle and two-way radio.
Job Responsibility:
Assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines
hoist tools and equipment to crew members and lower branches with rope or block and tackle
position and steady ladders
saw and cut up branches
load debris, tree trunks and limbs onto trucks (using winch and chipping brush with chipper)
carry chainsaws
carry gas cans and oil jugs
cut, drag, and mulch brush
flag traffic utilizing stop/slow paddle and two-way radio
Requirements:
Valid Driver's License and/or CDL License is preferred