Groundsperson: Outdoor Vegetation & Storm Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

XKIG in the United States is seeking a Groundsperson to support utility vegetation management by clearing brush and trees from the ground and performing job-site clean-up. The role requires working outdoors, safe practices, and readiness to travel for storm restoration work.

Responsibilities include operating hand tools and chainsaws, loading materials, and setting up traffic controls while maintaining equipment and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to drag heavy limbs and operate chain saws and pruners.
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must be able to obtain first-aid certification and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safety practices at all times.
• Clear debris and brush from ground and rights-of-way.
• Operate hand tools and power saws to cut brush and trees.
• Load and unload logs, brush, and debris; feed into chipper.
• Set up road signs and flag traffic to protect workers and the public.
• Travel for storm restoration work as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and report major repairs.

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Hearing ability

First-aid certification

CPR certification

Driver's license

Communication

Endurance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand saws

Pole saw

Pruners

Chain saws

Brush chipper

Job description

XKIG in the United States is seeking a Groundsperson to support utility vegetation management by clearing brush and trees from the ground and performing job-site clean-up. The role requires working outdoors, safe practices, and readiness to travel for storm restoration work.

Responsibilities include operating hand tools and chainsaws, loading materials, and setting up traffic controls while maintaining equipment and complying with safety standards.