Groundsperson - Eden, VT

Xylem Tree Experts•Eden, VT

About The Position

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing work from the ground, including clearing brush and trees as directed and cleaning up job sites. The role includes operating hand tools and gas-powered chain saws, loading and unloading debris, feeding brush into a chipper, setting up road signs, flagging traffic, and driving trucks or operating other equipment as assigned. Groundspersons have no direct reports. This is a safety-sensitive position. The employee must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and uneven terrain, communicate with coworkers, wear required personal protective equipment, and perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Travel out of town for storm restoration work may be needed.

Requirements

Physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs and use chain saws and pruners on uneven terrain.
Ability to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
A valid driver's license is required if hired for a driving position.
Ability to understand verbal job instructions and information.
Ability to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
Ability to communicate with others.
Endurance to perform duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day.
Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Must pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries.
High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
Keep the work area clear of debris.
Clear undergrowth from rights-of-way using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, loppers, and gas-powered chain saws.
Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris, and feed brush into a brush chipper.
Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
Clean up job sites after work is completed.
Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
Set up and break down road signs as directed.
Flag traffic to protect employees and the public.
Drive trucks or operate other equipment as assigned.
Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment, keep assigned vehicles and equipment neat and orderly, and report major repair needs to the Foreperson.
Safeguard employees and the public by enforcing safe job practices, maintaining an orderly work area, and staying in frequent voice communication with coworkers.
Perform storm-work duties as needed.