Groundsperson - Sumter, SC

Groundsperson - Sumter, SC

Xylem Tree Experts is hiring Groundspersons in Sumter, SC. 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. This role is full-time with benefits. Preferred candidates have a valid driver's license and are local to the Sumter area.

Essential functions include following and helping enforce safe practices and rules, keeping work area clear of debris, using handsaws, pole saws, and pruners to cut brush and trees, loading and unloading trucks with logs, brush, and debris, performing general clean-up of job sites, carrying, preparing, and storing materials, tools, and equipment at work site, setting up and breaking down road signs as directed, flagging traffic to protect employees and the public from potential harm or injury, driving truck or operating other equipment as assigned, performing basic maintenance service on trucks and equipment, keeping trucks and other assigned equipment in neat and orderly fashion, reporting the need for major repairs to truck and equipment to Foreperson, safeguarding employees and public from hazards in and around the work area by enforcing safe job practices, keeping work area clean and orderly, and staying in frequent voice communication with co-workers, and performing duties for storm work as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities include no direct reports.

Experience requirements include prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or education equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include physical strength and balance to drag heavy limbs, use chain saw and pruners in uneven terrain, ability to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions, ability to hear verbal instructions from a distance, ability to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR, ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), ability to comprehend verbal job instructions/information, ability to maintain balance over uneven terrain, ability to communicate with others, ability to maintain endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day, ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment, and ability to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed.

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements include meeting I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at 877-418-2999.

Benefits offered include health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K. Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility and accrual timelines vary by position with some roles gaining PTO immediately and others becoming eligible after a set period of employment. Details are provided during the hiring process and may vary for Union hires.

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