Groundsperson – Storm-Ready Tree & Brush Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist in Wilson, NC seeks a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and site cleanup. A valid Driver's License is required.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work in varying weather, ability to operate and maintain trucks and equipment, and willingness to travel for storm restoration. This is a full-time position with benefits including health, vision, dental, and a 401K.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 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.
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Keep work area clear of debris.
• Work from the ground and clear undergrowth from right-of-way by using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws to cut brush and trees.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into brush chipper.
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Perform general cleanup of job sites following completion of work.
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at work site.
• Set up and break down road signs as directed.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
• Drive truck or operate other equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs to truck and equipment to Foreperson.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Hearing ability

First-aid & CPR

PPE compliance

Driver's license

Communication

Endurance

Tool operation

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ISA Certified Arborist in Wilson, NC seeks a Groundsperson to support the crew by performing ground-based tasks such as clearing brush and trees and site cleanup. A valid Driver's License is required.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work in varying weather, ability to operate and maintain trucks and equipment, and willingness to travel for storm restoration. This is a full-time position with benefits including health, vision, dental, and a 401K.