Grounds & Vegetation Technician

Xylem Tree Experts; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts is hiring a Groundsperson in the United States, South Carolina area. This full-time role involves operating safe procedures while using hand pruners, pole saws, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to manage vegetation and brush.

You will load/unload trucks, define staging areas, and assist with woodchipping operations. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Position requires I-9 compliance and ability to meet employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practice and rules.
• Operate from ground to keep work area clear of debris using hand tools and gasoline-powered equipment.
• Define staging areas and set up/ break down materials, tools, and equipment.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; operate various trucks/equipment as assigned.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper; perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

Tools

Hand pruners

Pole saws

Loppers

Gasoline-powered equipment

Woodchipper

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts is hiring a Groundsperson in the United States, South Carolina area. This full-time role involves operating safe procedures while using hand pruners, pole saws, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to manage vegetation and brush.

You will load/unload trucks, define staging areas, and assist with woodchipping operations. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen; CDL is preferred.