Groundsperson - Chipper & Chainsaw Field Pro

Riggs Tree Service, LLC.; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Riggs Tree Service is a field operations leader in Right-of-Way vegetation management, supporting a large fleet of equipment for major utility work. We hire hard-working, safety-driven operators who take pride in performing in the field and contributing to a high-performance crew.

If you have experience around chainsaws, chippers, and active job sites, you will join a team that values safety and efficiency. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with top pay for top hands.

Qualifications

• Experience with chainsaws and/or chippers preferred.
• Heavy outdoor work experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of job site safety and PPE requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work daily.

Responsibilities

• Keep operations moving safely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Operate and support chainsaws and chippers on active job sites.
• Assist with tree felling, limbing, brush handling, and debris processing.
• Set up and maintain traffic control zones and safe work areas.
• Establish and maintain drop zones for cutting operations.
• Drag, stack, and feed brush safely and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly with operators, climbers, and supervisors.
• Support overall crew productivity and job site flow.

Skills

Chainsaws

Chippers

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Riggs Tree Service is a field operations leader in Right-of-Way vegetation management, supporting a large fleet of equipment for major utility work. We hire hard-working, safety-driven operators who take pride in performing in the field and contributing to a high-performance crew.

If you have experience around chainsaws, chippers, and active job sites, you will join a team that values safety and efficiency. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with top pay for top hands.