Groundsperson: Priceville, AL

Pay

Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $18 USD. This is an estimated pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Yes. Travel is required during storm restoration work when needed.

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.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules.
• Keep work area clear of debris.
• Work from the ground and clear undergrowth from right‑of‑way using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, loppers and gas‑powered chain saws to cut brush and trees.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, brush and debris; feed brush into brush chipper.
• Use hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Perform general clean‑up of job sites following completion of work.
• Carry, prepare and store materials, tools and equipment at the work site.
• Set up and break down road signs as directed.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
• Drive truck or operate other equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment neat and orderly; report need for major repairs to foreperson.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co‑workers.
• Perform duties for storm work as needed.

Groundspersons have no direct reports.

Prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical or military industries preferred.

High school diploma or educational equivalent preferred.

• Must possess physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must obtain and maintain first‑aid certification and CPR.
• Must wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must have and maintain a driver’s license if hired for a driving position.
• Must comprehend verbal job instructions/information.
• Must maintain balance over uneven terrain.
• Must communicate with others.
• Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day.
• Must operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Position requires employee to pass a background check and drug screen as required.

Must meet I‑9 requirements.

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

XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

This full‑time position offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option to enroll in a 401(k).

Eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position; details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for union hires.

As part of our commitment to efficiency and innovation, we may use artificial intelligence tools during recruitment and onboarding. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human team.

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