Groundsperson: Storm Restoration & Utility Vegetation Crew

ISA Certified Arborist; Central (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson to assist crews by performing ground-based vegetation work, including clearing brush and trees as directed and performing site cleanup after each job.

Essential functions include enforcing safety, loading materials, operating hand tools, and guiding traffic for safety. The role requires physical endurance, outdoor work in all conditions, and willingness to travel for storm restoration when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be physically strong with balance for rough terrain.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• First-aid certification and CPR required or obtainable.
• Driver's license required if driving is involved.

Responsibilities

• Clear brush and trees from ground level as directed.
• Load/unload trucks with logs and debris; feed into chipper.
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment safely.
• Set up road signs and flag traffic to protect workers.
• Perform general site cleanup after job completion.
• Travel for storm restoration work when needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Balance

Hearing ability

First-aid & CPR

PPE compliance

Driver's license

Verbal comprehension

Communication

Endurance

Tool operation

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Chain saw

Pole saw

Pruners

Loppers

Brush chipper

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson to assist crews by performing ground-based vegetation work, including clearing brush and trees as directed and performing site cleanup after each job.

Essential functions include enforcing safety, loading materials, operating hand tools, and guiding traffic for safety. The role requires physical endurance, outdoor work in all conditions, and willingness to travel for storm restoration when needed.