750 Sign-On Bonus Offered for CDL Holders
$500 Sign-On Bonus for Non-CDL Holders
Hourly Wage: $24.67 - $33.81
BENEFITS:
- Union benefits and pay offered
- Plenty of growth opportunities
- On the job training
- Potential overtime
- Get paid weekly, etc.
Job Title: Tree Trimmer
Pay Rate Type: Non-Exempt
Creation Date/Revision Date: 04/24/2026
Job Summary:
The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for
pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce
vegetation interference. This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools,
and techniques to perform basic tree maintenance while addressing growth
patterns and ensuring tree health, and appearance.
Essential Job Duties:
* 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.
* Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of
safety and employee ownership.
* Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and
procedures.
* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Other Duties:
* Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.
Supervisory Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
* Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits
and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing,
maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
* Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care
Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version) and American National Standards for
Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
* Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety
requirements.
* Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of
circuit maps.
* Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution
standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269. Ability to determine nominal voltage,
proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed
live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
- Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
- Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in
a professional manner.
* Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job
instructions and safety information.
- Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as
required.
* Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including
holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
- Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
- Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
- Ability to work both independently and in a group.
Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:
* Has a minimum of 3 months of experience working on tree trimming or clearing
crews or has successfully completed applicable skills assessments.
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days
of hire.
Other Preferred Requirements:
* Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s
license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT
medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
* Drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from or
within the work area.
* Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by
Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
* Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices, and
operating procedures.
Language Requirements (read, write, speak):
English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak
Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Travel Requirements:
- No-Seldom
- Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
- Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
- Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)
Physical Characteristics:
This position may require physical demands and activities including:
* Effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying,
grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally reach upward
and downward.
* Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of
force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an
infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
* Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and
thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community;
close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed
material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.
* Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day.
Environmental Factors:
This position may be exposed to the following factors:
- Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
- Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat,
sun, cold, snow.
* Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging
insects, dust, etc; position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
* Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to
moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered
equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to
chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable
diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a
variety of pests.
COMPANY STATEMENTS (U.S. Only):
Job Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities
may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunities: Wright Service Corp. respects diversity, and we
are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on
the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender
expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status,
military service and veteran status, physical and mental disability, protected
medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. We are dedicated
to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,
placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee
activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during
employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: Wright Service Corp. is committed to complying with
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, or regulations governing
reasonable accommodations to individuals, including the Americans with
Disabilities Act. To that end, as required by applicable law, we will make a
reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an
accommodation or for whom we have notice may require such an accommodation,
without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual’s: (i)
disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment,
or a history or record of such impairment; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs
and practices; (iii) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
conditions; and/or (iv) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the
accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
At-Will Employment: Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, rule, or
regulation, employment with Wright Service Corp. is “at will.” This means that
an employee’s employment may be terminated at any time by either the employee or
Wright Service Corp., for any or no reason, with or without cause or advance
notice. No supervisor or Wright Service Corp. personnel other than the Chief
Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer’s designee has any authority to
enter into a contract of employment, oral, written or otherwise, express or
implied, that changes or alters the at-will employment relationship. Any such
agreement must be in writing signed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief
Executive Officer’s designee.
Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace: To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive
work environment for our employees and others, protect Wright Service Corp.
property, and ensure efficient operations, the Wright Service Corp. has adopted
a policy of maintaining a workplace free of unlawful or unauthorized drugs and
alcohol.
Cargo: Tree Trimmer
Tipo de salario: No exento
Fecha de creación/Fecha de revisión: 04/24/2026
Resumen del puesto:
El Tree Trimmer es un Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (podador calificado
para el despeje de líneas) responsable de podar y retirar árboles, ramas y
arbustos cerca de las líneas eléctricas para reducir la interferencia de la
vegetación. La persona en esta función utiliza diversos equipos, herramientas y
técnicas para realizar mantenimiento básico de los árboles, teniendo en cuenta
los patrones de crecimiento y la salud y apariencia de los árboles.
Funciones esenciales del puesto:
* Carga vehículos y equipos con ramas y troncos de tamaño manejable que no
pueden ser triturados.
* Poda, retira o tala árboles usando equipos de escalada, como camión con
elevador de poda, cinturón de seguridad, cuerda de escalada y escalera.
También trabaja en el suelo utilizando sierras manuales, sierras de uso en el
suelo, podadoras u otras herramientas aplicables.
* Trabaja en altura para cortar ramas o secciones de tronco y bajarlas al suelo
con cuerdas de izado.
* Utiliza herramientas apropiadas en el suelo para talar árboles o troncos y
dividirlos en piezas fáciles de manipular.
* Trabaja cerca de equipos peligrosos y puede desempeñarse en proximidad a
líneas energizadas bajo la supervisión directa de un Qualified Line Clearance
Tree Trimmer (podador calificado para el despeje de líneas). Una vez
cumplidos los requisitos para la calificación, puede supervisar directamente
las actividades de empleados no calificados que trabajan cerca de conductores
energizados.
* Aplica herbicidas y reguladores de crecimiento a la maleza (brush) y los
troncos. Mantiene los registros de aplicación correspondientes.
* Cumple y ayuda a capacitar a empleados con menos experiencia sobre las
políticas de la empresa, los procedimientos, las prácticas de seguridad en el
trabajo, los métodos de trabajo aprobados y las normativas de la
Administración de Salud Ocupacional (OSHA).
* Repara daños menores a la propiedad que ocurran en el lugar de trabajo.
Informa al General Foreperson de las situaciones que requieran atención, de
forma oportuna.
- Alimenta la trituradora de madera con maleza y residuos.
- Coloca señales de advertencia, barreras, banderas, transmite señales
manuales, dirige el tráfico y utiliza otros dispositivos de control de
tráfico según corresponda, para proteger a los empleados y al público de los
peligros en y alrededor del área de trabajo. Coopera con los propietarios,
clientes y personal de emergencia cuando sea necesario bloquear calles o
entradas.
* Realiza inspecciones de vehículos y equipos para garantizar su correcto
funcionamiento. Efectúa el mantenimiento rutinario de los vehículos, equipos
y herramientas de la empresa. Informa al General Foreperson. sobre las
necesidades de mantenimiento especializado de los vehículos o equipos.
* Durante emergencias o desastres naturales, puede ser necesario permanecer de
servicio y desplazarse fuera del lugar habitual de trabajo durante la
duración del evento.
* Apoya, participa activamente y actúa de acuerdo con la cultura de seguridad y
sentido de pertenencia de Wright.
* Cumple con las leyes, normas y reglamentos federales, estatales y locales
aplicables; mantiene el conocimiento y cumplimiento de todas las políticas y
procedimientos de la empresa.
* Mantiene una asistencia regular y puntual al trabajo y a las reuniones.
Otras funciones:
* Conduce y opera los vehículos y equipos asignados.
Funciones de supervisión:
Conocimientos, habilidades y aptitudes requeridas:
* Debe tener conocimientos básicos sobre los árboles, incluyendo su
identificación, hábitos de crecimiento y técnicas de arboricultura
específicas para la poda, el mantenimiento, la reparación y la eliminación de
árboles en proximidad a conductores energizados.
* Conocimiento y comprensión de las normas nacionales estadounidenses para
operaciones de cuidado de árboles (ANSI Z133.1 – versión vigente) y de las
Normas Nacionales Estadounidenses para la poda adecuada (ANSI A300).
* Capacidad para cumplir y capacitar a los empleados sobre los requisitos de
seguridad de la empresa y del sector.
* Conocimientos sobre circuitos eléctricos y habilidad para leer e interpretar
planos de circuitos.
* Conocimiento de las normas de generación, transmisión y distribución de
energía eléctrica de la OSHA, incluido el artículo 1910.269 del Título 29 del
Código de Reglamentaciones Federales (CFR).
