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.
Foreman ( Crew Lead )
Essential Functions of Role
Enforce all safety rules and take active part in company safety program
Develop and maintain close relationship with Safety Department
Work closely with safety personnel to develop new safety initiatives
Proactively address truck audits to eliminate ACRT audit and shutdowns
Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and that all JSA report 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 in 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
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 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 for hydraulic bucket
Skill Requirements
One year as a crew leader or foreman
Experience and excellence as a trimmer while employed for the company
Expertise in knots used in line clearing
Expertise with chain saws and hydraulic saws
Expertise on working around energized powered lines
Ability to perform proper cuts
Knowledge as to the function of bucket trucks and chippers
Ability to communicate with customers and employees
Time Requirements
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 days and a minimum of 40 hours per week ( storm related jobs may require up to 16 hours per day )
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