Groundsperson - Sylva, NC

Pay or shift range: $17 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.

The Groundsperson supports the crew by performing tasks from the ground. The Groundsperson observes all safety rules to guarantee a clean and safe work zone.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Always follow and help enforce safe practice and rules.
• Work from the ground to keep the work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, hand pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Set up and break down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into the wood chipper.
• Load and unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Operate various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep trucks and other assigned equipment neat and orderly; report the need for major repairs.
• Tie knots, rope breaks, and speed lines according to industry standard.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Flag traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury.
• Be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies.

This is a full-time position. Specific hours will be assigned by your supervisor. The Groundsperson may be required to work overtime and/or weekends.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. CDL preferred.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I‑9 requirements.

The company provides 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.

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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.