Groundsperson

Townsend Tree Service; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Townsend Tree Service is hiring a Groundsperson in Kerrville, TX. The role supports field operations by preparing job sites, clearing debris, directing traffic, and aiding tree crews with tools and materials. Strong emphasis on safety and proper communication to ensure efficient, hazard-free work zones.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with potential for growth within a people-first company committed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication skills—oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Site clearing and crew support: clear undergrowth and assist with tools and materials.
• Operate and maintain equipment: chainsaw use, control of winches and booms, service tools.
• Traffic control and safety: flag traffic, keep site clean and hazard-free.
• Duties may change over time.

Skills

Safety awareness

Driver’s license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Have a Calling for Above and Beyond Service?

You’d fit right in with this team. Get to know why great careers begin at Townsend Tree Service. We offer full-time employees competitive compensation and a variety of voluntary benefits including comprehensive health and wellness plans, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, paid holidays and opportunities for advancement.

Townsend Tree Service is the largest business unit of a family-run company decades in the making. With our Utility Contractor‚ Tree Service Company Accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association and our Certified Treecare Safety Professionals and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists on staff, we bring with us the credibility and experience to be a leader in our industry.

Yet our company isn’t just built on years of tree service expertise. It’s also built on a commitment to a people-first culture‚ the people on our team, the people we serve and the people who live in the areas we service. And we’re always looking for new teammates who embody what we’re all about.

It All Comes Back to Our Values

There isn’t a member of our team who doesn’t live and work by our values. Each of us is responsible for ensuring accountability in our actions, having integrity in our work, providing excellent service, prioritizing safety and demonstrating character in our work ethic.

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Position:Groundsperson

Location: KerrVille, TX

Job Id: 1118

# of Openings: 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Groundsperson

Division:

Townsend Tree Service

Function:

AZU – Manual/Unskilled Labor

Reports To:

Manager

AZU000 – Manual/Unskilled Labor Generalist

Pay Type:

Hourly

(W) – Production/Manual Labor

Job Type:

Non-Exempt

EEO Group:

Laborers and Helpers

Effective:

03/05/2026

Position Summary

The Groundsperson supports field operations by preparing job sites, clearing debris, directing traffic, and assisting tree crews with tools and materials. This role ensures safe and efficient job site conditions by maintaining equipment, managing brush and debris, and supporting crew members working aloft. The Groundsperson plays a critical role in keeping work zones organized, compliant, and hazard-free.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Site Clearing & Crew Support

• Clear undergrowth from right-of-way using hand tools or saws
• Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials such as stumps, fallen trees, and limbs
• Gather and feed brush into wood chippers
• Load and unload logs, brush, and debris
• Assist crew members by handing tools and heavy materials

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Use a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and larger stumps
• Operate controls for winches, booms, and spray equipment
• Follow and give hand, voice, or other signals in operating associated equipment
• Service gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other tree-related equipment
• Drive and operate trucks and assigned equipment

Traffic Control & Safety

• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from injury
• Maintain a clean and safe job site
• Follow all safety procedures and hazard control practices

• Duties may or may not be subject to change

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

• Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations.
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Understands basic knots including Bowline, Blake's Hitch, Taut-Line Hitch, and Clove Hitch

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