Groundsperson - Chattanooga, TN

Xylem Tree Experts•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position where the Groundsperson works from the ground to keep the work area clear of debris using various tools and equipment. The role involves preparing and feeding brush into a woodchipper, loading and unloading trucks, performing basic maintenance on equipment, and ensuring the safety of employees and the public. The Groundsperson must be able to work long hours and overtime, including weekends, especially during emergencies. The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must have valid Driver's License.
Always follow and help enforce safe practice and rules.
Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.
Must meet I-9 requirements.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
Define staging areas.
Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
Operating various trucks and equipment as assigned.
Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment.
Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.