Groundworker - Vegetation & Safety Lead

Wright Tree Service; Georgia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. You will identify safety hazards, use hand and ground tools to clear brush, and assist with debris management while complying with OSHA rules.

The role requires adherence to safety practices, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, and willingness to travel for emergencies or disaster response as needed.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused with ability to follow company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Able to read and understand written safety instructions and job tasks.
• Willing to work long hours/overtime during emergencies and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles and equipment with limbs and logs.
• Cut brush and logs using hand saws or ground saws.
• Move debris to designated chipping area and operate chippers.
• Apply herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
• Operate hazardous equipment like chainsaws and stump grinders.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and participate in safety education.

Skills

Safety awareness

OSHA compliance

Communication

Teamwork

PPE usage

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Pole pruner

Stump grinder

Woodchipper

Ground saw

Job description

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Groundperson to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. You will identify safety hazards, use hand and ground tools to clear brush, and assist with debris management while complying with OSHA rules.

The role requires adherence to safety practices, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, and willingness to travel for emergencies or disaster response as needed.