Groundperson: Vegetation & Debris Specialist

Wright Tree Service; Field (NM); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson in the field to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role involves identifying hazards, handling tools, and assisting with debris and brush removal on the ground.

Responsibilities include operating hand and ground saws, feeding brush into woodchippers, applying herbicides to brush stumps when required, and ensuring compliance with safety and OSHA regulations. Ability to work long hours and travel during emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs.
• Cuts brush, limbs and logs with hand or ground saws.
• Gathers debris and transports to designated chip area.
• Operates hazardous equipment such as chainsaw, stump grinder, woodchipper.
• Maintains safety and follows OSHA regulations and company policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Reading & writing instructions

PPE compliance

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First-Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Hand saws

Ground saws

Wood chipper

Chainsaw

Job description

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson in the field to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role involves identifying hazards, handling tools, and assisting with debris and brush removal on the ground.

Responsibilities include operating hand and ground saws, feeding brush into woodchippers, applying herbicides to brush stumps when required, and ensuring compliance with safety and OSHA regulations. Ability to work long hours and travel during emergencies is expected.