Groundsperson: Storm-Ready Vegetation Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson in North Carolina to support the crew with ground-based work, brush clearing, and site clean-up. A valid driver’s license is required, and travel may be involved for storm restoration tasks.

The role involves operating hand tools, loading debris, supporting traffic safety, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 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 obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR.

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 using hand tools 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 clean-up of job sites after completion of work.
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at the 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 a truck or operate other equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment; report needs for major repairs.

Skills

Stamina/Endurance

Physical strength

Driver’s license

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Storm readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson in North Carolina to support the crew with ground-based work, brush clearing, and site clean-up. A valid driver’s license is required, and travel may be involved for storm restoration tasks.

The role involves operating hand tools, loading debris, supporting traffic safety, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring background checks and drug screening.