Groundsperson: Tree & Brush Crew — Travel Required

ISA Certified Arborist; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Tennessee is seeking a Groundsperson to support vegetation management during storm restoration and routine maintenance. You will work on the ground with handsaws, pruners, and other equipment, set up staging areas, and help load materials for transport.

This is a full-time role with overtime possible. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and the ability to pass background checks

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

• Work from the ground to clear debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas; setup and break down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris; operate various trucks and equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; report the need for major repairs.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards; flag traffic during work.
• Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services in Tennessee is seeking a Groundsperson to support vegetation management during storm restoration and routine maintenance. You will work on the ground with handsaws, pruners, and other equipment, set up staging areas, and help load materials for transport.

This is a full-time role with overtime possible. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), and the ability to pass background checks