Field Ground Support Specialist
Utilities Service Co Inc - Natchitoches, LA
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Description The Field Ground Support Specialist plays a crucial role in the tree care team, responsible for safely and efficiently managing brush and debris. This includes operating equipment such as woodchippers and chainsaws, while also ensuring a safe work environment by identifying hazards and maintaining tools. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Use chainsaws to cut down brush, logs, and stumps from larger trees. Drag, gather, and feed material into the wood chipper. Maintain vehicles and equipment in clean and optimal condition. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Education & Experience: A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is necessary. Previous relevant experience is an advantage. Pre-Screen: Successful candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and/or motor vehicle record check. License & Certifications: A Driver's License is preferred but not mandatory. Physical Requirements: RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, sensing touch, climbing on/off trucks, gripping, lifting 10 to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs. FREQUENT (up to 66%): Standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing at a distance, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs. CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sensing touch, gripping, seeing, carrying, pulling. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We participate in e-Verify for all newly hired employees. Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package to support our employees' health and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits become available on the first day of employment. For more information about available benefits, please reach out to the recruiter or hiring manager. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note: All job offers are conditional on passing a pre-employment drug test and a background check. We do not sponsor work authorization for this position unless otherwise indicated. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters or staffing services when a signed Service Agreement is in place, and recruitment services have been requested for this specific role. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of the company, and no fees will be paid for them.
Created: 2026-03-10