Groundworker: Vegetation & Safety Tech

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role involves identifying safety hazards while using various tools to clear brush and debris and to assist in ground operations.

Responsibilities include loading, cutting, collecting debris, herbicide application, and safe operation around hazardous equipment. Candidates should expect physical outdoor work and potential on-call duties with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles and equipment with limbs and logs of manageable size.
• Cuts brush and logs using hand saws or ground saws as needed.
• Gathers debris and transports to designated chipping area.
• Plants and applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
• Operates hazardous equipment such as chainsaws and stump grinders safely.
• Adheres to safety policies and trains others on safe work practices.
• Uses tools to remove debris from the work area and maintains a neat site.
• Sets up traffic control devices and assists with blocking streets or driveways.
• Cooperates with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel when needed.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools.
• May be on call or travel for emergencies or disasters as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

OSHA awareness

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Chainsaw

Pole pruner

Stump grinder

Woodchipper

Job description

Wright Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Groundperson to support vegetation maintenance along power lines. The role involves identifying safety hazards while using various tools to clear brush and debris and to assist in ground operations.

Responsibilities include loading, cutting, collecting debris, herbicide application, and safe operation around hazardous equipment. Candidates should expect physical outdoor work and potential on-call duties with emphasis on safety and teamwork.