Groundsperson - Utility Vegetation & Equipment Ops

ISA Certified Arborist; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by clearing brush and trees from the ground, performing site cleanup, and assisting with material handling on each job. This role emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, loading materials, setting up traffic controls, and performing basic truck maintenance. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce safe practices and rules.
• Clear debris and brush from job sites.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, and other tools to cut brush and trees.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into brush chipper.
• Set up and break down road signs; flag traffic to protect workers and public.
• Drive truck or operate other equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance on trucks and equipment; report major repairs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Outdoor endurance

Communication

First aid

CPR

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Education equivalent

Tools

Chain saw

Pruners

Job description

XKIG is seeking a Groundsperson to support the crew by clearing brush and trees from the ground, performing site cleanup, and assisting with material handling on each job. This role emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include operating light equipment, loading materials, setting up traffic controls, and performing basic truck maintenance. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are preferred.