Grounds & Vegetation Specialist

Xylem Tree Experts; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

401K enrollment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Tennessee is seeking a Groundsperson to perform ground-based vegetation maintenance, operating related equipment, and assisting in safe, efficient work zones. You will load, transport, and process debris while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work long hours, including overtime in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required. CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Operating various trucks and 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.
• Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
• 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.
• Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Ability to work long hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Tennessee is seeking a Groundsperson to perform ground-based vegetation maintenance, operating related equipment, and assisting in safe, efficient work zones. You will load, transport, and process debris while maintaining equipment and adhering to safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work long hours, including overtime in emergencies.