Field Groundsperson – Storm/Utility Vegetation Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and handling rigorous site clean-up. The role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and efficient debris management in outdoor environments.

Essential duties include operating hand tools, driving and basic maintenance of trucks, setting up traffic control, and assisting with storm restoration work as needed. A valid driver’s license and physical endurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Keep work area clear of debris
• Work from the ground and clear 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
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into brush chipper
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
• Perform general clean-up of job sites following completion of work
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at work site
• Set up and break down road signs as directed
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury
• Drive truck or operate other 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 to Foreperson
• Safeguard 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
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and handling rigorous site clean-up. The role emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and efficient debris management in outdoor environments.

Essential duties include operating hand tools, driving and basic maintenance of trucks, setting up traffic control, and assisting with storm restoration work as needed. A valid driver’s license and physical endurance are required.