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Apprentice Groundman Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Groundsperson

Harrisonburg, VA ยท On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and ...

Groundsperson

Manassas, VA ยท On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

What You'll Do as a Groundperson You'll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting ... apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and ...

Groundsperson

Harrisonburg, VA ยท On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Groundperson certification (or ability to complete) * Willingness to work outdoors in all weather ... apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and ...

Amentum is looking for a Grounds - Carpenter Grade I to join our team in McLean, VA! Purpose and ... Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, vocational or internal developmental program for a ...

Amentum is looking for a Grounds - Carpenter Grade I to join our team in McLean, VA! Purpose and ... Completion of a recognized apprenticeship, vocational or internal developmental program for a ...

Carpenter

Mclean, VA

$22 - $29.75/hr

... apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. This category includes occupations concerned with maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds, and related facilities; installing, repairing ...

Carpenter with Security Clearance

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

... apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. This category includes occupations concerned with maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds, and related facilities; installing, repairing ...

Carpenter

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$22 - $29.75/hr

... apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. This category includes occupations concerned with maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds, and related facilities; installing, repairing ...

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Apprentice Groundman information

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How much do apprentice groundman jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice groundman in Virginia is $19.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $22.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an apprentice groundman?

To thrive as an Apprentice Groundman, you need a high school diploma or GED, basic electrical knowledge, and physical fitness for manual outdoor work. Familiarity with safety gear, hand tools, and equipment like bucket trucks or power line hardware is typically required, and OSHA safety certifications are often beneficial. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure safe, efficient support for lineworkers and the reliable operation of electrical utilities.

What is the difference between Apprentice Groundman vs Groundman?

AspectApprentice GroundmanGroundman
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job training; may start apprenticeship programsHigh school diploma; basic safety training
Work EnvironmentTraining phase; supervised tasks; outdoor utility workFull-time outdoor utility work; physical labor
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies; construction; telecommunicationsUtility companies; construction; telecommunications

The main difference is that an Apprentice Groundman is in training, gaining skills and certifications, while a Groundman is a fully trained worker performing routine outdoor utility tasks. Apprenticeship prepares individuals for full roles, whereas Groundmen are experienced workers handling day-to-day operations.

What challenges do apprentice groundmen face and how can they be overcome?

As an Apprentice Groundman, one common challenge is adapting quickly to working outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining safety protocols. Learning to handle and operate heavy equipment and tools safely under supervision can also be demanding. Building strong communication skills and staying attentive to instructions from experienced lineworkers are key to overcoming these challenges. Seeking feedback regularly and participating actively in safety briefings will help you grow more confident and effective in the role.

How to become an apprentice groundman with no experience?

To become an apprentice groundman, applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must pass a physical exam. No prior experience is usually required, as on-the-job training is provided, and basic skills such as physical fitness and willingness to learn are important. Some employers may require a valid driver's license and safety certifications like OSHA training.

What is an apprentice groundman?

An Apprentice Groundman is an entry-level worker in the electrical utility industry who assists linemen and other crew members with tasks on the ground. Their duties typically involve preparing and organizing tools, handling materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed at job sites. This role is considered the starting point for a career in linework, offering hands-on experience and training necessary to eventually advance to higher positions such as journeyman lineman. Apprentice Groundmen play a vital role in supporting the crew and learning the fundamentals of working with electrical systems and utility lines.
Infographic showing various Apprentice Groundman job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $41,425 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Groundsperson

Lewis Services

Harrisonburg, VA โ€ข On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, weโ€™re not just trimming trees โ€” weโ€™re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job โ€” you're investing in your future.

Why Youโ€™ll Love It Here

  • Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
  • Elevate your career with us โ€” we prioritize training and internal promotions!
  • Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
  • Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! 

What Youโ€™ll Do as a Groundperson

Youโ€™ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers.

  • Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.)
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers
  • Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
  • Assist with rigging and felling of trees
  • Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
  • Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
  • Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites
  • Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed
  • Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites
  • Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols

What You Bring

  • Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions - Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools - Valid driverโ€™s license (CDL preferred)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis) - Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain) - Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Physical Demands

Ability to:

  • Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
  • Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
  • Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
  • Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
  • Operate two-handed tools and equipment

Continuously - Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

Frequently - Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.

Occasionally - Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders.

Rarely - Sitting, Operating,

Never - Tree Ascending/Descending

Comments: You should expect variability in size, proportions, conditions, and weights of supplies, equipment, and work conditions.

Environmental Conditions:

Continuously - Outdoor work

Occasionally - Noise Levels

Frequently - Extreme Temperatures

Rarely - Contact with hazardous materials or air quality issues

Never - Confined Spaces

Comments: You should expect variability based on regional weather patterns. Personal protective equipment is required to be worn by OSHA and ANSI.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

  • Aerial lift trucks, dump trucks, ATVs
  • Chainsaws, pole saws, handsaws, chipper
  • Blowers, pruners, pole pruners, rakes, winches, ropes
  • Climbing gear: harness, chaps, spikes
  • Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs
  • Tablets and communication devices

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid training and industry certifications
  • Health, dental, vision & HSA options
  • 401(k) + - Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business.  We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated.  We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. 


Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Serviceโ€™s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.


รšnase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos รกrboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaรฑo de gestiรณn de servicios y vegetaciรณn en Norteamรฉrica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

Por quรฉ le encantarรก trabajar aquรญ

  • ยกExperimente un maravilloso entorno al aire libre mientras trabaja en la naturaleza, no quede atrapado detrรกs de un escritorio!
  • Eleve su carrera profesional con nosotros. ยกPriorizamos la capacitaciรณn y las promociones internas!
  • ยกรšnase a un equipo vibrante que es pionero en seguridad, valora su opiniรณn y fomenta un fuerte sentido de la camaraderรญa!
  • ยกForme su futuro con nosotros a travรฉs de nuestro fantรกstico Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)! 

Sus funciones como personal en tierra

Como personal en tierra en Lewis Services, serรก la mano derecha de nuestras cuadrillas de poda, apoyarรก la gestiรณn de vegetaciรณn para socios de servicios pรบblicos y otros clientes.

  • Despejar vegetaciรณn y escombros de los lugares de trabajo alrededor de lรญneas elรฉctricas (podar รกrboles, eliminar vegetaciรณn, levantar troncos, arrastrar maleza, etc.).
  • Operar y mantener herramientas y equipos como motosierras, astilladoras, sopladores y pulverizadores.
  • Ayudar a los escaladores observรกndolos desde el suelo, entregรกndoles herramientas y usando cuerdas de mano.
  • Ayudar con el aparejo y la tala de รกrboles.
  • Salvaguardar a los colegas y al pรบblico de los peligros dentro del รกrea de trabajo y sus alrededores.
  • Aplicar herbicidas (con la certificaciรณn adecuada) para controlar el crecimiento.
  • Mantener los camiones y los lugares de trabajo limpios y organizados.
  • Establecer zonas de control de trรกfico y dirigir el trรกfico cuando sea necesario.
  • Viajar con frecuencia, incluidos pernoctes, a diferentes sitios de trabajo.
  • Participar en las reuniones informativas de seguridad y seguir todos los protocolos de seguridad de la empresa.

Lo que usted aporta

  • Certificaciรณn de personal en tierra (o capacidad para completarla)
  • Disposiciรณn para trabajar al aire libre en todas las condiciones climรกticas - Capacidad fรญsica para caminar, levantar 50 libras y manipular herramientas - Licencia de conducir vรกlida (se prefiere CDL)
  • Certificaciรณn de RCP/primeros auxilios (proporcionada por Lewis) - Certificaciรณn de aplicador de herbicidas (o capacidad para completarla y mantenerla) - Actitud de trabajo en equipo, adaptabilidad y una sรณlida รฉtica de trabajo
  • Garantizar el cumplimiento con todas las reglamentaciones locales, estatales y federales aplicables

Demandas fรญsicas

Capacidad para las siguientes actividades:

  • Levantar 50 libras hasta la altura de los hombros o mรกs arriba.
  • Empujar o tirar hasta 50 libras.
  • Caminar hasta una milla por terrenos irregulares.
  • Soportar variaciones climรกticas extremas (por ejemplo, de frรญo intenso a calor y humedad elevados).
  • Escuchar, hablar, ver y comunicarse de manera efectiva.
  • Operar herramientas y equipos con las dos manos.

De forma continua:estar de pie, caminar, manipular/sujetar, movimientos repetitivos 

Con frecuencia:levantar/llevar, empujar/tirar, agacharse/arrodillarse, alcanzar 

En ocasiones: conducir, subir escaleras fijas/plegables 

Rara vez: sentarse, operar 

Nunca: subir/bajar de รกrboles 

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad en el tamaรฑo, proporciones, condiciones y pesos de los suministros al igual que en los equipos y las condiciones de trabajo. 

Condiciones ambientales: 

De forma continua: trabajar al aire libre 

En ocasiones: niveles de ruido 

Con frecuencia: temperaturas extremas 

Rara vez: contacto con materiales peligrosos o problemas de calidad del aire 

Nunca:espacios confinados 

Comentarios: Debe esperar una variabilidad con base en los patrones climรกticos regionales. Se requiere que el equipo de protecciรณn personal se use segรบn la Administraciรณn de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) y el Instituto Nacional Estadounidense de Estรกndares (ANSI).

Herramientas y equipos

  • Los equipos pueden incluir lo siguiente:
  • Camiones con plataforma aรฉrea, camiones volquete, vehรญculos todo terreno
  • Motosierras, sierras de pรฉrtiga, sierras de mano, astilladoras
  • Sopladores, podadoras, podadoras de pรฉrtiga, rastrillos, cabrestantes, cuerdas
  • Equipo de escalada: arnรฉs, correas, pรบas
  • Pulverizadores, aplicadores de herbicidas, combustible, conos, carteles
  • Tabletas y dispositivos de comunicaciรณn

Lo que ofrecemos

Beneficios no sindicales:

  • Pago competitivo
  • Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP)
  • Capacitaciones y certificaciones de la industria remuneradas
  • Opciones de salud, dental, de la visiรณn y HSA
  • 401(k) +- Tiempo libre remunerado y Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP)