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Xylem Tree Experts · 3 weeks ago

Groundsperson - Batesville, AR

Batesville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Xylem Tree Experts is seeking a Groundsperson to assist in maintaining safe work areas and performing various tasks related to vegetation management. The role involves operating equipment, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring the safety of employees and the public.

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Responsibilities

Always follow and help enforce safe practice and rules

Works from the ground to keep work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws and pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees

Define staging areas

Setting up and breaking down material, tools, and equipment as required

Prepare and feed brush into woodchipper

Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris

Operating various trucks and 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

Tying knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard

Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area

Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury

Able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies

Qualification

Electric utility vegetation managementValid Driver’s licenseConstruction experienceLandscaping experienceMechanical experienceMilitary experienceHigh school diploma