Wright Tree Service

Operator

• The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various types of machinery to support right of way vegetation maintenance and clearance around power lines.
• Loads and unloads vehicles and equipment from a trailer.
• Responsible for proper load securement in accordance with company policies, approved work methods and FMCSA regulations.
• Works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws or other applicable tools to cut brush, limbs and logs of larger trees.
• Utilizes a variety of tools (i.e., rake, shovel, leaf blower) to remove debris from work area.
• Gathers manageable size brush, limbs and logs and carries to the designated chipping area.
• Operates heavy machinery such as boom trimmers or mowers, excavators, tub grinder, feller-buncher, etc.
• Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
• Uses applicable herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush.
• Maintain appropriate application records.
• Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
• Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
• Conducts pre-inspection of work area to identify potential hazards.
• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
• Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions.
• Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
• Assists with contacting and coordinating the crew’s response to such work and responsible for determining proper steps necessary to eliminate hazards and trim/remove trees while onsite during emergency response.

Bucket Operator

General

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance
• Conduct necessary safety training
• Promote and maintain good customer relations

Crew Leader

Equipment Operator

• Operate various types of machinery to support vegetation maintenance
• Conduct pre-inspection of work area to identify potential hazards
• Load and unload vehicles and equipment
• Operate heavy machinery such as boom trimmers or mowers, excavators, etc.
• Assist with emergency response and trimming/removing trees during natural disasters

• The Crew Leader provides support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identifies safety hazards and ensures compliance along with task allocation and prioritization of work on the job site as directed by their General Foreperson
• Adheres to and coaches employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods, and OSHA regulations
• Assists with conducting necessary safety training, pre-job briefings, designating crew member assignments and coaching in accordance with company policies, procedures, and customer requirements
• Uses applicable herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush
• Maintain appropriate application records
• Obtains permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides
• Works with customer or property owner to gain access to the job site, advises of potential interruption, and explains the work needing to be completed
• Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines
• Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder
• Conducts pre-inspection of work area to identify potential hazards
• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping
• Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions
• Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson

Crew Leader – Travel Pod

• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
• Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder.
• Also works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws, pruners or other applicable tools.
• Works aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with rigging lines.
• Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
• Works around hazardous equipment and may work in close proximity to energized power lines while under the direct supervision of a qualified line clearance tree trimmer.
• Once the prerequisites for qualification have been met, may provide direct supervision of the activities of non-qualified employees working in close proximity to energized conductors.
• Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.
• Maintains appropriate application records.
• Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
• Repairs minor damage to property that occurs on the job site.
• Escalates situations to General Foreperson’s when necessary and in a timely manner.
• Feeds brush and debris into woodchipper.
• Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions.
• Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.

Tree Trimmer

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance along with task allocation and prioritization of work on the job site
• Conduct necessary safety training, pre-job briefings, designating crew member assignments and coaching in accordance with company policies, procedures, and customer requirements
• Use applicable herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush
• Maintain appropriate application records
• Obtain permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides
• Work with customer or property owner to gain access to the job site, advises of potential interruption, and explains the work needing to be completed
• Trim, remove and/or fell trees using climbing equipment, such as powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder
• Conduct pre-inspection of work area to identify potential hazards
• Maintain records, and reports related to the production of the crew, such as timesheets, work orders, units of work, manhours, and controlling costs to meet organizational goals

Crew Leader, CDL Required

• Provides support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identifies safety hazards and ensures compliance along with task allocation on the job site
• Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment and hand tools
• Promotes good customer relations and maintains records related to production
• Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment

• Provide support and coaching to the crew to achieve production goals
• Identify safety hazards and ensure compliance
• Participate in conducting necessary safety training and briefings
• Use applicable herbicide equipment to treat stumps and brush
• Maintain records related to crew production and costs
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections and routine maintenance
• Communicate effectively with customers and property owners