Groundsperson - Mountain Home, AR

Groundsperson With CDL - Mountain Home, AR

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing work from the ground including clearing brush and trees as directed, and performing clean-up on each job site. Driver's license with clean driving record is required; CDL required. Familiarity with ropes and knots is preferred.

Essential functions include always following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, keeping work area clear of debris, working from the ground and clearing undergrowth from right-of-way by using various tools, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush and debris, performing general clean-up of job sites following completion of work, carrying, preparing, and storing materials, tools and equipment at work site, setting up and breaking down road signs as directed, flagging traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury, driving truck or operating other equipment as assigned, performing basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment, safeguarding employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners in uneven terrain, ability to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions, ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), ability to comprehend verbal job instructions/information, ability to maintain balance over uneven terrain, ability to communicate with others, endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day, ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment, and ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work authorization requirements include meeting I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.