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Ground Person

United Clearing Services

Maypearl, Texas, United States

Job description

Ground Person (Full-Time) Multiple Texas Locations - Travel Required United Clearing Services provides vegetation management, right-of-way line clearance, and storm restoration services for utility companies across Texas. Our crews help maintain safe clearance around power lines and utility infrastructure by trimming and removing vegetation that could cause outages or safety hazards. We are currently hiring Ground Persons to support our field crews. This role is essential to daily line clearance operations and includes assisting climbers and trimmers, managing brush and debris, operating equipment, and maintaining safe work zones. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments. What We Offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Term Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance Disability Income Protection Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ️ Key Responsibilities: Assist tree trimmers and climbers with vegetation management and line clearance work Gather, drag, and feed brush and limbs into a trailer-mounted wood chipper Cut brush, limbs, and small trees using chainsaws and hand tools Set up and maintain traffic control zones with signs and safety equipment Flag traffic when necessary to maintain safe roadside work zones Help clear debris from work areas and maintain a safe job site Carry and transport equipment such as ropes, gas cans, pruner poles, and chainsaws Service trucks, chippers, and equipment, keeping them clean and in working order Assist crews during storm restoration and emergency response operations Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older Must pass a pre-employment drug screening Must have reliable transportation to the startup location Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions Ability to operate basic landscaping or tree trimming tools and equipment Ability to communicate clearly with crew members and follow instructions Ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally Ability to traverse uneven terrain and work around active tree trimming operations Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) ️ Working Conditions: Outdoor field environment with exposure to weather, rough terrain, and active work zones Frequent walking, lifting, dragging brush, and operating equipment Work may occur along roadsides, right-of-way corridors, or residential areas Travel to different job sites as required Candidates must be available for full-time work, including 10-12 hour shifts. During storm response operations, schedules may extend up to 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays. Join a team that helps keep communities safe and power systems reliable. Apply today to join United Clearing Services. Compensation details: 16-18.5 Hourly Wage PI8c0d0c915c2f-80945c143e31-5e48-4549-b2d185386