Groundsperson - Sylva, NC

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.
• Works from the ground to keep the work area clear of debris using handsaws, pole saws, pruners, loppers, and gasoline-powered equipment to cut brush and trees.
• Define staging areas.
• Setup and break down material, tools, and equipment as required.
• Prepare and feed brush into wood chipper.
• Loading and unloading trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris.
• Operating various trucks and equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment; keep them and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion; report the need for major repairs.
• Tying 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.
• 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.

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.

Must meet I-9 requirements.

This is a full‑time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.