Groundsperson

Townsend Tree Service; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A tree service company in Missouri is seeking a Groundsperson to support field operations including site preparation and debris clearing. The role involves operating equipment safely and assisting tree crews. Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma and a valid driver's license. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers hourly pay and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.
• Candidate must pass all drug and alcohol screens.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations by preparing job sites and clearing debris.
• Direct traffic and maintain safety on job sites.
• Assist tree crews with tools and materials.

Skills

Occupational hazard awareness

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Problem-solving ability

Valid driver’s license

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Trucks

Wood chippers

Job description

Discipline

AZU000 – Manual/Unskilled Labor Generalist

Job Title

Groundsperson

Division

Townsend Tree Service

Function

AZU – Manual/Unskilled Labor

Reports To

Manager

Pay Type

Hourly

Career Band

(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

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

Additional Duties may be subject to change

• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Outdoor labor or equipment experience