Groundsperson: Storm-Ready Outdoor Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Newport, Northern (TN, KY); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Descripción de la vacante

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support our vegetation management crews. The role involves working from the ground to clear brush and trees, assist with site cleanup, and help load equipment on trucks. It requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members.

Travel to storm sites is required as needed. Prior experience in utility vegetation management or related fields is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is

Formación

• 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 PPE.

Responsabilidades

• Follow safe practices and rules at all times.
• Clear debris and vegetation from work sites.
• Clear undergrowth from right-of-way using hand tools and saws.
• Load/unload trucks with logs, brush, and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Set up and break down road signs and flag traffic for safety.
• Operate truck and perform basic maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Travel for storm restoration work when required.

Conocimientos

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Communication

First aid/CPR

Driver’s license

Educación

High School diploma or education equivalent

Herramientas

Chain saw

Pruners

Pole saws

Brush chipper

PPE

Descripción del empleo

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support our vegetation management crews. The role involves working from the ground to clear brush and trees, assist with site cleanup, and help load equipment on trucks. It requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members.

Travel to storm sites is required as needed. Prior experience in utility vegetation management or related fields is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is