Groundsperson — Utility Vegetation Management

Job overview

The Groundsperson role is onsite in Sweetwater, TN, with pay of $19 per hour. The position supports crews performing vegetation management and job-site work, including storm work as needed. Working from the ground, the employee clears brush and trees, handles debris and equipment, helps protect workers and the public around work areas, and performs site cleanup. The role contributes to safe and orderly crew operations and supports vegetation management work along rights-of-way.

What you'll do

• Follow and help enforce safe practices
• clear undergrowth using hand and powered tools
• load and unload logs, brush, and debris
• feed brush into a chipper
• handle materials and equipment
• set up and break down road signs
• flag traffic
• drive trucks or operate equipment as assigned
• perform basic equipment maintenance
• assist with storm work as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

groundsperson

vegetation management

brush clearing

tree work

right-of-way

job-site cleanup

traffic flagging

storm work

sweetwater tn

xylem

$19/hr

health insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Storm restoration travel may be needed; the posting states health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) enrollment option, and paid time off eligibility that varies by position.

About the employer

Xylem I LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.