Groundsperson: Field Vegetation & Utility Support (Travel)

ISA Certified Arborist; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Groundsperson to support vegetation management and line clearance operations. You will work outdoors, operate hand and power tools, assist with loading, unloading, and crew safety, and perform basic maintenance on equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred. This safety-sensitive role may require overtime and travel during storm restoration work. E-Verify participation is noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required. CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris
• Operating various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment.
• Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

XKIG in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Groundsperson to support vegetation management and line clearance operations. You will work outdoors, operate hand and power tools, assist with loading, unloading, and crew safety, and perform basic maintenance on equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred. This safety-sensitive role may require overtime and travel during storm restoration work. E-Verify participation is noted.