Groundsperson: Vegetation & Storm-Response Tech

ISA Certified Arborist; Palmer, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 support crews from the ground, clearing brush and trees and performing site clean-up. You will follow safety rules, communicate with teammates, and assist with loading, unloading, and equipment operation.

The role requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to use hand tools and chain saws. Storm-work duties may be required, with full-time employment and benefits provided.

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 by using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers and gas-powered chain saws 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 following completion of work.
• Carry, prepare, and store materials, tools and equipment at 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 truck or operate other 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 to Foreperson.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed

Skills

Physical strength

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Communication

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services is seeking a Groundsperson to support crews from the ground, clearing brush and trees and performing site clean-up. You will follow safety rules, communicate with teammates, and assist with loading, unloading, and equipment operation.

The role requires physical stamina, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to use hand tools and chain saws. Storm-work duties may be required, with full-time employment and benefits provided.