Groundsperson - Arlington, KY

ISA Certified Arborist; Arlington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist in Kentucky is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based work, clearing brush and trees, and assisting with site cleanup. The role requires physical strength and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, with travel as needed.

The position involves operating basic equipment, loading materials, flagging traffic, and performing routine truck maintenance while adhering to strict safety protocols and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Experience in vegetation management or related fields preferred.
• Must be able to obtain first-aid certification and CPR.
• Must have a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and enforce safe practices on site.
• Clear debris and assist with ground-based clearing of brush and trees.
• Load and unload equipment and materials; feed brush into chipper.
• Use hand tools to clear right-of-way and assist with storm work as needed.
• Set up and break down road signs; flag traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Perform general clean-up and routine maintenance on trucks and equipment.

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Driver's license

First aid & CPR

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $17 USD This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing work from the ground including clearing brush and trees as directed, and performing clean-up on each job site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
• Keep work area clear of debris
• Work from the ground and clear undergrowth from right-of-way by using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws to cut brush and trees
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brus h and debris; feed brush into brush chipper
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
• Perform general clean-up of job sites following completion of work
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at work site
• Set up and break down road signs as directed
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury
• Drive truck or operate other equipment as assigned
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment to Foreperson
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Groundspersons have no direct reports.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must possess physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners in uneven terrain

• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
• Must be able to comprehend verbal job instructions/information