Ground Operation Specialist

West Tree Services; Romance (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k + match up to 4%

Boot allowance

Job summary

West Tree Services in the United States is seeking field crew for vegetation management and ROW maintenance for utilities. You will cut logs with chainsaws, feed limbs into a chipper, and drive a medium-duty truck as part of a safety-focused team.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be able to travel, pass a background check and drug screen, and work 10-hour days with potential 16-hour shifts during storms. We offer weekly pay, holidays, benefits, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-minded and able to follow safety rules.
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Able to leave town for extended periods and occasionally work long hours.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and participate in company safety program.
• Cut logs with chainsaws and feed limbs into the tree chipper.
• Load trunk and log pieces into trucks; rig and lower limbs.

Skills

Safety focus

Driver's license

Stamina

Willingness to travel

Tools

Chainsaws

Tree chipper

Medium-duty truck

Job description

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