Groundsperson - Charleston, WV

Xylem Tree Experts • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

The Groundsperson works from the ground to keep the work area clear of debris and support vegetation-management operations. The role uses hand tools and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees, prepares and feeds brush into a woodchipper, and loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris. The Groundsperson also operates assigned trucks and equipment, performs basic maintenance, and reports the need for major repairs.

The position helps maintain safe work areas by following and enforcing safety practices, safeguarding employees and the public from hazards, and flagging traffic as needed. It includes defining staging areas; setting up and breaking down materials, tools, and equipment; and tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines to industry standards. Long hours, overtime, and weekend work may be required, including during emergencies. Specific hours are assigned by the supervisor. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position requiring a background check and drug screen as applicable to the job.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must meet I-9 work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Keep the work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Set up and break down materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into a woodchipper.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Operate various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment, keep assigned trucks and equipment neat and orderly, and report the need for major repairs.
• Tie knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental.
• Option to enroll in a 401K.
• Paid Time Off (PTO); eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position and may vary for Union hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed