Groundsperson - Wayland, MI

Xylem Tree Experts; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K enrollment

Job summary

XKIG is hiring a Groundsperson to clear brush and trees and perform on-site cleanup on job sites. The role requires physical strength, balance, and ability to work outdoors in varying weather. Previous experience in landscaping or outdoor work is preferred; a driver’s license is helpful but not required.

This full-time position includes medical, vision, dental, and 401K benefits. Responsibilities include following safety rules, clearing debris, operating hand tools and saws, loading trucks,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or education equivalent preferred.
• Prior landscaping, construction, or outdoor work experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and enforce safe practices.
• Keep work areas clear of debris and hazards.
• Clear undergrowth with hand tools and power saws from right-of-way.
• Load/unload trucks with brush, logs, and debris; feed brush into chipper.
• Maintain and operate trucks and equipment; report major repairs.
• Travel for storm restoration work when needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Balance

Outdoor work

Hearing instructions

First Aid/CPR

Driver's License

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chain saws

Pole saws

Pruners

Gas-powered tools

Loppers

Hand tools

Job description

The Groundsperson clears brush and trees as directed and performs clean-up on each job site. Previous experience in landscaping, construction, or other outdoor work preferred. Driver's License is preferred but not required. This is a full-time role with benefits that include medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as the option for enrollment into our 401K retirement plan.

Essential Functions

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Groundspersons have no direct reports.

Experience Requirements

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred

Education Requirements

High School diploma or education equivalent preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 hear verbal instructions from a distance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must have and maintain a Driver’s License if hired for a driving position
• Must be able to comprehend verbal job instructions/information
• Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
• Must be able to communicate with others
• Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment
• Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed

This is a safety sensitive position that 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. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: XKIG provides 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999 or 252-403-0552.

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.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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