Climber

West Tree Services; Ozark (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k Match

Boot Allowance

Job summary

West Tree Service, founded in 1945, is seeking a skilled trimmer for ROW vegetation management. The role involves climbing trees, operating chain and hydraulic saws, and working around energized lines with bucket trucks and chippers. Open to 50% travel, you’ll join a safety-focused team delivering reliable utility ROW maintenance.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, paid weekly. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k matching, and boot allowance; 10-hour days and up to 40

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a trimmer.
• Open/available for 50% travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Adequate training as a trimmer while employed by West Tree Service.
• Expertise with knots used in line clearing.
• Expertise with chain saws and hydraulic saws.
• Expertise in working around energized power lines.
• Ability to perform proper cuts.
• Knowledge of the function of bucket trucks and chippers.
• Ability to communicate with customers.
• Ability to leave town for extended periods, often on short notice (weather-driven).
• Ability to work 10-hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week (storm-related jobs may require up to 16-hour days).

Responsibilities

• Enforce all safety rules and actively participate in the company safety program.
• Ensure all work is performed safely.
• Climb trees to cut limbs.
• Cut limbs from a bucket.
• Rig limbs after climbing a tree.
• Safely use a chain saw 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 power lines.
• Work with bucket trucks and chippers.
• Drive a medium-duty truck.

Skills

Line knots

Chain saw

Hydraulic saw

Tree climbing

Safety awareness

Customer communication

Tools

Bucket trucks

Chippers

Medium-duty truck

Job description

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 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 to ensure a clear and manageable ROW, which is crucial for reliable and uninterrupted 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 all safety rules and actively participate in the company safety program
• Ensure all work is performed safely
• Climb trees to cut limbs
• Cut limbs from a bucket
• Rig limbs after climbing a tree
• Safely use a chain saw 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 power lines
• Work with bucket trucks and chippers
• Drive a medium-duty truck

Position Requirements:

• One year of experience as a trimmer (new applicants)
• Open/available for 50% travel
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Adequate training as a trimmer while employed by West Tree Service
• Expertise with knots used in line clearing
• Expertise with chain saws and hydraulic saws
• Expertise in working around energized power lines
• Ability to perform proper cuts
• Knowledge of the function of bucket trucks and chippers
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Ability to leave town for extended periods, often 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-hour days)

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
• 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 withstand extreme temperatures
• Must not exceed weight limitations for hydraulic buckets

Rate of Pay:

• Hourly Pay Rate:$17.00 an hour, paid weekly
• Rate of pay is dependent upon experience