Grounds & Vegetation Tech — Outdoor Crew, Travel Ready

ISA Certified Arborist; Town of Spooner (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground work, clearing brush and trees, and performing site cleanup. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, and gas-powered chain saws, loading debris, setting up road signs, flagging traffic, and driving or operating equipment as assigned. Travel for storm restoration work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License.
• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management or related fields preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices and enforce rules.
• Clear debris from work areas.
• Clear undergrowth from right-of-way using saws and pruners.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Set up and break down road signs; flag traffic.
• Drive truck or operate equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Travel for storm restoration work as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Communication

First-aid CPR

Driver's License

Safety awareness

Endurance

Tool operation

Storm restoration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Gas-powered chain saws

Pole saws

Hand pruners

Loppers

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground work, clearing brush and trees, and performing site cleanup. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, and gas-powered chain saws, loading debris, setting up road signs, flagging traffic, and driving or operating equipment as assigned. Travel for storm restoration work may be required.