What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreperson | Bucket Operator position at West Tree Services?
Founded in 1945 by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service has been a trusted provider of Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services for utilities. We specialize in vegetation management, serving investor-owned utilities (IOUs) like Entergy and OG&E, as well as cooperatives, municipalities, and gas pipeline companies. Our services include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, and mowing, ensuring a clear and manageable ROW for reliable utility services. Most of our management team and supervisors are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), promoting professional arboriculture practices.
What We Offer
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401k employer match up to 4%
- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
- Enforce all safety rules and actively participate in the company safety program
- Develop and maintain a close relationship with the Safety Department
- Collaborate with safety personnel to develop new safety initiatives
- Proactively address truck audits to prevent ACRT audits and shutdowns
- Ensure all work is performed safely and complete JSA reports
- Climb trees to cut limbs and perform cuts from buckets
- Rig limbs after climbing a tree
- Safely use chainsaws and hydraulic saws in trees and buckets
- Perform proper cuts on trees and tie standard knots used in line clearing
- Safely work around energized power lines
- Operate bucket trucks and chippers
- Drive a medium-duty truck
- Complete job-related paperwork
Position Requirements
- DOT Certification Needed
- Two years of experience as a crew leader or foreman
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Proven experience and excellence as a trimmer with the company
- Expertise in knots used in line clearing
- Proficiency with chainsaws and hydraulic saws
- Experience working around energized power lines
- Ability to perform proper cuts and understand the function of bucket trucks and chippers
- Strong communication skills with customers and employees
- Willingness to travel for extended periods, often on short notice (generally weather-driven)
- Ability to work 10-hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week, with storm-related jobs requiring up to 16 hours per day
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
- Flexibility to squat and bend
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to pull body weight up 20 feet and climb trees
- Ability to work at heights and in all weather conditions
- Must not exceed the weight limit for a hydraulic bucket
Rate of Pay
- Hourly Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour, paid weekly
- Pay rate is dependent on experience
Salary : $19
