Groundsperson — Utility Vegetation Management

Job overview

The Groundsperson — Utility Vegetation Management role is onsite in Charleston, WV. Compensation is $17.97 per hour. The role supports safe work areas by clearing brush and debris and assisting with tree and vegetation work. The groundsperson prepares and handles materials, operates assigned equipment, and helps protect coworkers and the public around work sites. The position contributes to safe, orderly field operations through equipment care, traffic flagging, and adherence to safety practices.

What you'll do

• Follow and help enforce safe practices
• clear debris and cut brush and trees using hand and powered equipment
• define staging areas
• set up and break down materials, tools, and equipment
• feed brush into a woodchipper
• load and unload trucks
• operate assigned trucks and equipment
• perform basic maintenance and report major repair needs
• tie knots, rope breaks, and speed lines to industry standards
• safeguard employees and the public
• flag traffic
• work long hours and overtime during emergencies as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

groundsperson

utility vegetation management

charleston wv

xylem

brush clearing

tree work

woodchipper

traffic flagging

equipment maintenance

driver’s license required

cdl preferred

$17.97/hour

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) enrollment option
• paid time off eligibility varies
• paid holidays and additional compensation may apply depending on position and eligibility.

Why this role

Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred; high school diploma or equivalent preferred; overtime and weekends may be required.

About the employer

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