Safety Professional

Benefits

• Medical
• vision
• dental
• etc.
• Plenty of growth opportunities
• On the job training
• Potential overtime
• Get paid weekly
• etc.

Starting salary: $82,000 subject to experience and qualifications

Essential Job Duties

• Ensures compliance with Wright Tree Service, OSHA, DOT, and other applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conducts safety inspections of work sites and facilities; identifies hazards and verifies corrective actions.
• Maintains safety records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and investigates incidents, accidents, near misses, and damage claims; recommends corrective actions.
• Provides safety support through job briefings, work-site observations, hazard identification, and compliance monitoring.
• Conducts safety meetings, stand-downs, tailgates, and other training activities to reinforce safe work practices.
• Provides on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to improve employee safety performance and compliance.
• Reinforces safe work behaviors, corrects unsafe acts, and exercises stop-work authority when necessary.
• Partners with Division Management and Human Resources on safety concerns and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of equipment specifications, industry practices, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Coordinates emergency response activities to mitigate hazards, protect life and property, and support service restoration efforts.
• Enforces on-the-job safety standards and promotes a strong safety culture.
• 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; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Other Duties: (Other nonessential duties that may be performed.)
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

(Knowledge – Comprehension of a body of information acquired by experience or study. Skill – a present, observable competence to perform an activity. Ability – a competence to perform an observable behavior.)

• Experience working on tree trimming or line clearance crews and/or successful completion of applicable performance reviews.
• Knowledge of tree identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques for trimming, pruning, maintaining, repairing, and removing trees near energized conductors.
• Knowledge of ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations and ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices applicable to utility vegetation management.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and skill in reading and interpreting circuit maps.
• Skill in training, coaching, mentoring, and influencing employees to promote safe work practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, and the public.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to representing Wright Tree Service positively.
• Proficiency in operating, inspecting, and performing basic service on required tools and equipment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, storm response, and emergency call-out situations.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience in utility vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, safety, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver's license and medical card required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ISA Certified Arborist certification.

Other Preferred Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Language Requirements

• 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

• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, pulls, and moves materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.