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. Most 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 an active part in a company safety program
Develop and maintain a close relationship with the Safety Department
Work closely with safety personnel to develop new safety initiatives
Proactively address truck audits to eliminate ACRT audits and shutdowns
Ensure all work is performed safely and that all JSA reports are completed
Climb trees to cut limbs
Cut limbs from buckets
Rig limbs after climbing a tree
Safely use a chainsaw and a hydraulic saw in a tree and a bucket
Perform proper cuts on trees
Tie standard knots used in line clearing
Safely work around energized powered lines
Work with bucket trucks and chippers
Drive a medium-duty truck
Complete job-related paperwork

Position Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
Experience and excellence as a trimmer while employed by the company
Expertise in knots used in line clearing
Expertise with chain saws and hydraulic saws
Expertise in working around energized powered lines
Ability to perform proper cuts
Knowledge of the function of bucket trucks and chippers
Ability to communicate with customers and employees
Must be able to leave town for extended periods
Must be able to leave town for extended periods on short notice (generally weather-driven)
Must be able to work 10-hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week. Storm-related jobs may require up to 16 hours per day.
Physical Requirements
Ability to hand lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
Flexibility, including the ability to squat and bend
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
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 the weight for a hydraulic bucket
Rate of Pay:
Hourly Pay Rate of $18.50 an hour. Paid Weekly
The rate of pay is dependent upon experience.