Safety Professional

Please submit resume and cover letter with application

Live within an hour of St. Paul, MN

Travel across division is required

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:

(The minimum level of education obtained, certifications held, or experience in years acceptable for the role.)

• 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: (driver's license, CDL, pesticide or herbicide license, CPR or first-aid certified)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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:

(The physical demands necessary to perform the job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation.)

• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, pulls, and moves materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Enters and exits vehicles regularly throughout the workday.
• Performs work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and prolonged sun exposure.
• Walks, stands, bends, climbs, and traverses uneven terrain for extended periods while conducting field activities.

Environmental Factors:

(The working conditions including environment if outside - weather/temperature, noise or otherwise normal office environment.)

• Works in close proximity to energized power lines and around potentially hazardous equipment and machinery.
• Frequently exposed to high noise levels and required to wear appropriate PPE in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Performs work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures, with exposure to dust, vegetation, insects, and other environmental conditions.
• Navigates uneven, rough, and difficult terrain, including wooded and remote areas.