CDL Driver / Groundsperson – Utility Vegetation Management

Job overview

The CDL Driver / Groundsperson role is onsite in Sweetwater, TN, with compensation starting at $24 per hour. Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services perform vegetation-management work, including storm restoration. The driver/groundsperson supports field crews by clearing vegetation, handling materials and equipment, maintaining safe work areas, and driving or operating equipment as assigned. This work helps crews complete right-of-way and job-site work safely and cleanly.

What you'll do

• Follow and help enforce safe work practices
• clear undergrowth using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, loppers, and chainsaws
• load and unload logs, brush, and debris and feed brush into a chipper
• use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment
• clean job sites
• carry and store materials and tools
• set up and break down road signs and flag traffic
• drive trucks or operate equipment as assigned
• perform basic equipment maintenance
• perform storm-work duties as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl driver

groundsperson

vegetation management

sweetwater tn

xylem

tree clearing

right-of-way

chainsaw

storm restoration

$24/hr

full-time

outdoor field work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment option
• paid time off. PTO eligibility and accrual vary by position.

Why this role

Class B CDL is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions. Storm-restoration work may require out-of-town travel. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) enrollment option, and PTO.

About the employer

Xylem I LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Forestry. Sector: 11.