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West Tree Services is Hiring a Bucket Operator Near Muskogee, OK

Who we are:

Founded in 1945, by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service has consistently provided utilities with reliable and professional Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services. West Tree Service is a contractor that provides vegetation management services to utilities. The utilities include Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU) (like Entergy and OG&E), Cooperatives, Municipalities, and gas pipeline companies. These services include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, and mowing to provide utilities with a clear and manageable Right of Way. A clear Right of Way allows utilities to provide reliable and uninterrupted services to their customers. The majority of our management team and supervisors are certified by ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) which promotes the professional practice of arboriculture.
We Offer:
  • Career advancement
  • Competitive pay
  • Health/dental/vision
  • Long term/short term disability
  • 401k w/4% match
  • Boot allowance program
    • $100 reimbursement on qualifying boot purchases
  • Continuous training
  • Premium pay for industry certifications and licenses
    • CDL class A-B, ISA, CTSP, OSHA 30,
  • Vacation and Paid time off

Job Responsibilities:

  • Enforce all safety rules and take active part in company safety program
  • Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner
  • Climb trees to cut limbs
  • Cut limbs from bucket
  • Rig limbs after climbing a tree
  • Safely use a chain saw and a hydraulic saw in a tree and in a bucket
  • Perform proper cuts on trees
  • Tie standard knots used in line clearing
  • Safely work around energized power lines
  • Work with bucket trucks and chippers
  • Drive a medium duty tuck

Position Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a trimmer (new applicant)
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Adequate training as a trimmer while employed by West Tree Service
  • Expertise with knots used in line clearing
  • Expertise with chain saws and hydraulics saws
  • Expertise on working around energized power lines
  • Ability to perform proper cuts
  • Knowledge as to the function of bucket trucks and chippers
  • Ability to communicate with customers
  • Must be able to leave town for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to leave town for extended periods of time on short notice (generally weather driven)
  • Must be able to work 10-hour day and a minimum of 40 hours per week (storm related jobs may require up to 16 hour days)
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
  • Flexibility, including the ability to squat and bend
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
  • Ability to pull body weight up 20 feet and climb a tree
  • Ability to withstand and perform work at heights
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and to withstand extreme temperatures
  • May not exceed weight limitation for hydraulic bucket
Rate of Pay:
Hourly Pay Rate of $17.00 an hour. Paid Weekly
Rate of pay is dependent upon experience.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$34k-47k (estimate)

POST DATE

09/19/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/04/2024

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