Groundsperson

Groundsperson

Townsend Tree Service is looking for a hardworking Groundsperson to support our tree crews. The role involves preparing job sites, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris, and maintaining equipment while keeping the site safe and clean.

A Groundsperson prepares the job site, loads and unloads trucks, directs traffic, cleans up debris, and assists tree crews by handling tools and heavy materials.

• Clears undergrowth from right‑of‑way using hand tools or saws
• Clears sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, including tree stumps, fallen trees, and limbs
• Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and larger stumps
• Gathers and feeds brush into wood chippers
• Operates controls for winches, booms, and spray equipment
• Follows and gives hand, voice, or other signals in operating associated equipment
• Services gasoline, air, and hand‑powered tools, as well as other tree‑related equipment
• Drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned

• Understands occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Understands basic knots, including Bowline, Blake's Hitch, Taut‑Line Hitch, and Clove Hitch
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record per Company requirements
• Knowledge of essential job functions and responsibilities
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Meet all physical requirements of the position
• Pass all drug and alcohol screens as required by Company policy and, if applicable, required by DOT regulations
• 18 years of age or older, or 21 if CDL is required
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

The Townsend Company, LLC and its family of companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.