Groundworker: Power Line Vegetation & Safety

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Mount Shasta (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Overtime eligibility

Weekly pay

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundperson to assist on-ground vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role emphasizes safety, operating tools, and supporting debris removal while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include loading materials, using hand and ground saws, and assisting with herbicide applications. The position offers union benefits, growth opportunities, and potential overtime with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• General safety awareness for outdoor utility work.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on-ground vegetation maintenance along power lines.
• Load and transport limbs and debris to designated areas.
• Operate ground tools such as hand/ground saws and other equipment.
• Assist with herbicide application to brush and stumps as needed.
• Support safety practices and OSHA-compliant methods on site.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Woodchipper operation

PPE usage

Job description

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundperson to assist on-ground vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role emphasizes safety, operating tools, and supporting debris removal while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include loading materials, using hand and ground saws, and assisting with herbicide applications. The position offers union benefits, growth opportunities, and potential overtime with weekly pay.