Groundsperson — Safe, Hands-On Outdoor Crew

Xylem Tree Experts; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Groundsperson to support the crew from the ground, following strict safety rules and maintaining a clean, safe work zone. The role includes managing debris, handling pruning tools, and coordinating material staging with trucks and woodchipper intake.

You will work overtime during emergencies and may require travel to job sites. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred.

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

• Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Work from the ground to keep work area clear of debris.
• Use handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Set up and break down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Operate various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep them neat; report major repairs.
• Tie knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standards.
• 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.
• Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Tools

Handsaws

Pole saws

Pruners

Loppers

Gasoline-powered equipment

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Groundsperson to support the crew from the ground, following strict safety rules and maintaining a clean, safe work zone. The role includes managing debris, handling pruning tools, and coordinating material staging with trucks and woodchipper intake.

You will work overtime during emergencies and may require travel to job sites. A valid driver’s license is required; CDL preferred.