Groundsperson - Bonham, TX

Xylem Tree Experts•Bonham, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing work from the ground including clearing brush and trees as directed, and performing clean-up on each job site. This role requires physical strength and balance to work in uneven terrain, operate tools like chainsaws, and work outdoors under varying weather conditions. The Groundsperson is responsible for maintaining a safe work area, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, and performing basic maintenance on equipment.

Requirements

Must possess physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners in uneven terrain.
Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position.
Must be able to comprehend verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain.
Must be able to communicate with others.
Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.
Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.
Must meet I-9 requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supports the crew by performing work from the ground.
Clears brush and trees as directed.
Performs clean-up on each job site.
Keeps work area clear of debris.
Works from the ground and clears undergrowth from right-of-way by using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws to cut brush and trees.
Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush and debris.
Feeds brush into brush chipper.
Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
Performs general clean-up of job sites following completion of work.
Carries, prepares, and stores materials, tools and equipment at work site.
Sets up and breaks down road signs as directed.
Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
Drives truck or operates other equipment as assigned.
Performs basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment.
Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion.
Reports the need for major repairs to truck and equipment to Foreperson.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
Performs duties for storm work as needed.