Area Manager

Who we are:

Founded in 1945 by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service 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.

We Offer:

- Weekly Pay

- Paid Time Off & Health Benefits

- Growth & Development within the company

- Boot allowance on qualifying purchases

- 401K + 4% match

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager to oversee the daily operations within a designated geographic area. The Area Manager will report to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for team management, ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining continuous safety standards, production, and driving operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

- Leverage technology to support Utility requirements and streamline operations processes.

- Participate in hiring, personnel management, corrective action, and ongoing employee professional development.

- Manage operations and company resources for maximum efficiency and profitability.

- Monitor equipment for safety and DOT compliance purposes.

- Be improvement-focused by continuously monitoring, identifying, and implementing opportunities for increased sales, productivity, and prioritization of safety measures.

- Proactively build new customer relationships, nurture existing ones, address any customer concerns or issues, and ensure complete customer satisfaction. Create customized proposals tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Craft and execute strategic plans based on customer requirements and organizational capabilities.

Qualifications:

- Previous supervisory experience.

- Have at minimum five (5) years of tree and vegetation management operations experience.

- Have exceptional people-facing skills and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, crew members, and the public.

- Have exceptional time management skills to balance team and individual responsibilities.

- Have a strong understanding of all relevant safety practices, protocols, and standards.

- Be ISA Certified Arborist or be able to obtain certifications within 6 months of employment, training provided by the company.

- Have an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience/training in Utility Vegetation Management.

- Have additional relevant professional certifications.

- Valid driver’s license.