Groundsperson — Utility Vegetation & Safety Crew

Xylem Tree Experts; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

Xylem Tree Experts in Tennessee is seeking a groundsperson to perform vegetation management duties, operate equipment, and help maintain job sites.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), pass background and drug screening, and be able to work long hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License.
• CDL preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• I-9 work authorization compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and enforce safe practices.
• Operate hand tools and equipment to clear brush and trees.
• Set up staging areas and manage material and tools.
• Feed brush into woodchipper and load/unload trucks.
• Operate trucks and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards.
• Manage traffic and direct safety at work sites.
• Potentially work overtime or weekends during emergencies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Must have valid Driver's License.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practice and rules.
• Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris
• Operating various trucks and 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.
• Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
• Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.
  
  

This is a full-time position. Specific hours will be assigned by your supervisor. The Groundsperson may be required to work overtime and/or weekends.

Education And Experience

• 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.
  
  

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work Authorization Requirements

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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