Grounds & Vegetation Tech - Safety Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson in the United States, North Carolina, Havelock. The role involves working from the ground to support crews safely, with emphasis on following safety rules and clearing debris using various hand and gasoline-powered tools.

A valid driver’s license is required, and CDL is preferred. This full-time position may require overtime or weekend hours and includes health insurance and a 401K option as part of benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required. CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules to maintain a clean, safe work zone.
• Work from ground to clear debris with handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment.
• Define staging areas.
• Set up and break down materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris.
• Operate various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Tie 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 rules

Groundwork operations

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Tools

Hand saws

Pole saws

Gasoline-powered equipment

Pruners

Loppers

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson in the United States, North Carolina, Havelock. The role involves working from the ground to support crews safely, with emphasis on following safety rules and clearing debris using various hand and gasoline-powered tools.

A valid driver’s license is required, and CDL is preferred. This full-time position may require overtime or weekend hours and includes health insurance and a 401K option as part of benefits.