What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Operation Specialist position at West Tree Services?
Who We Are
Founded in 1945 by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service, a Gunnison Company, has been a trusted provider of Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services for utilities. We specialize in vegetation management for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) like Entergy and OG&E, 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
Job Responsibilities
- Enforce safety rules and actively participate in the company safety program
- Ensure all work is performed safely
- Cut logs with chainsaws
- 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
- Ability to leave town for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Availability to leave town on short notice (generally weather-driven)
- Ability 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
- Lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
- Flexibility to squat and bend
- Stand and/or walk for extended periods
- Work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme temperatures
