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Employer:
Jordan D. Waller, General Foreman, Wright Tree Service
Job Field:
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Water and Soil Resources
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
South Carolina
Location Detail:
Spartanburg, SC
Job Description:

Wright Tree Service provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across the country. Safety is always our highest value. That focus is guided by our “Brother’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe. We abide by the highest ethical standards, knowing our service is critical to utilities and their customers, and we work as a team to deliver creative solutions to our clients. Finally, we are proud of our family-founded history and have worked to retain those family values in our culture since becoming employee-owned in 2002.

Job Duties:

1. Work with a group of foresters providing support for tree crews trimming trees along utility power lines. Delineating and marking trees for trimming or removal.

2. Notify landowners of the work that has to be done.

3. Communicate with tree crews what work will be done.

4. Follow-up the work to ensure that the work is complete to client specifications.

5. Use communication skills to work with client vegetation specialists to meet the client’s goals.

6. Normal work schedule is Monday thru Thursday, 10 hours each day. Work above 40 hours would be paid at 1.5 times the normal hourly pay rate.

Qualifications:

1. B.S. or A.S in Forestry or related field.

2. Competent with Microsoft Office suite of products.

3. Able to learn how to use laser (range finder) for measurements.

4. Competent with mobile apps.

5. Able to operate safely a four-wheel drive vehicle.

6. Possess a valid driver’s license.

7. Pass a pre-employment drug screen.

8. Able to work full time.

9. Able to relocate to the area of operations for the client (Spartanburg, SC area or any of its suburbs).

10. Be willing to travel overnight during the work week when necessary

11. Able to work in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.

 

Miscellaneous:

N/A

Salary:
$46,800 - $53,600 / year
Benefits:

o Paid Training

o Industry Leading Pay

o 401(k) and ESOP

o Ongoing Training & Credentialing

 

 

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, contact Jordan D. Waller, General Foreman, through email or phone. JWaller@wrighttree.com. 864-554-2479.

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