Vegetation Groundman (Amicalola)

Pike Corporation; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burford’s Construction is seeking a Vegetation Groundman to assist in the removal, clearing, and maintenance of vegetation around power grid assets. You will report to the Foreman and contribute to safe, efficient work on project sites.

This entry-level position requires a valid driver's license (CDL within 60 days), willingness to travel, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility for outages, storms, and on‑call rotations. Training will build safety, technical, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Secure safety of yourself and others using PPE and proper tools.
• Assist in vegetation management, clearing, and safety checks.
• Assist fellow workers in meeting project objectives.
• Join storm restoration efforts when needed.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely and professionally.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve skills and leadership.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.

Job description

Position Summary

The Vegetation Groundman position offers a valuable entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding career in the critical field of clearing and maintaining our nation's Power Grid. As a Vegetation Groundman, you will play a vital role by assisting in the removal, clearing, and maintenance of civil, matting, and forestry clearance efforts. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in power grid maintenance and actively making a difference in the safety and efficiency of our nation's infrastructure, we invite you to apply. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Securing the safety of yourself and others utilizing proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
• Assist in visual observation and safety checks in the process of vegetation management and clearing.
• Assisting fellow workers in meeting project objectives.
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional and safe manner.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

About Us

Founded in 2011, Burford’s Construction is the leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the southeastern, midwestern and western United States.

Our team of qualified professionals allows Burford’s to serve all project needs. It is our belief that our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations.

Learn more about our parent company at pike.com

Core Values

• Safety
• Integrity
• Solutions

Burford’s Construction, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.