Grounds Technician — Vegetation & Safety

ISA Certified Arborist; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and handling site clean-up. A valid Driver’s License is required to be considered for this role.

This full-time position requires following safety practices, operating basic equipment, loading debris, and assisting with storm restoration work. Outdoor work in varying conditions is expected and a high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

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

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Pruners

Loppers

Brush chipper

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and handling site clean-up. A valid Driver’s License is required to be considered for this role.

This full-time position requires following safety practices, operating basic equipment, loading debris, and assisting with storm restoration work. Outdoor work in varying conditions is expected and a high school diploma is preferred.