What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Operation Specialists position at West Tree Services?
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 safety rules and take active part in the company safety program
- Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner
- Cut logs with chain saws
- Feed limbs and brush into the tree chipper machine
- Load trunk and log pieces into trucks
- Rig and lower limbs to the ground
- Drive a medium duty truck
Position Requirements:
- Must be able to leave town for extended periods of time
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must be able to leave town for extended periods of time 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 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 work in all weather conditions and to with stand extreme temperatures
Rate of Pay:
Hourly Pay Rate of $15.00 an hour. Paid Weekly
Rate of pay is dependent upon experience.
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