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Wright Tree Service Spreads Holiday Cheer in Puerto Rico
Over the holidays, the group of 55 employees working to restore power in Puerto Rico after the territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria decided to take things into their own hands. Employees raised nearly $6,000 to purchase presents for children and their families during the holidays. Employees bought toys and bikes, and wrapped all of […]
Read more...Wright Tree Service Employees Assist in Puerto Rico Power Restoration
On November 12, 55 Wright Tree Service employees departed Lubbock, Texas (pictured below) to assist in the Puerto Rico power restoration efforts. Puerto Rico lost power when Hurricane Maria made landfall in September. The employees are from Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma and comprise of one safety supervisor, one project manager, three general foremen, […]
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From the Treetop: Rick Bonifas
By Rick Bonifas, Regional Manager Our core values are the very compass that has guided our company’s great history and will continue to drive our successful future. Our core values form the cornerstone on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. In an ever-changing world, core values are constant. The values bring meaning to how […]
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From the Treetop: Jerry Black
By Jerry Black, Regional Manager I’m quickly approaching two decades working for our company, and I would like to use this opportunity to reflect on a concept I care deeply about: diversity of ideas. Whether you have been with us for a week or 30 years, we can all agree that our company has experienced multiple […]
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Listening to Your Safety Conscience
By Scott Smith, General Foreman Recently, I was reviewing a new jobsite with two of my job planners. I dropped them off on opposite sides of the street to scope out the area, and we planned to meet up at the end of a cul-de-sac. Meanwhile, I received a phone call, so I pulled over. […]
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Wright Tree Service Becomes Gold Shovel Certified
Wright Tree Service of the West recently became Gold Shovel Certified. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) launched the Gold Shovel Standard, a first-of-its kind excavation safety program designed to reduce dig-ins and protect PG&E’s underground gas and electric system. PG&E developed the Gold Shovel Standard Certification process to ensure that PG&E’s hired contractors adhere to […]
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Continued Partnership With the American Red Cross
As a dedicated partnership and sponsor of the American Red Cross, Wright Tree Service attended the Central Iowa Heroes of the Heartland event on March 2 at the Iowa Events Center. Each year, the American Red Cross of Central Iowa presents awards to local heroes. Heroes of the Heartland acknowledges ordinary people who have done […]
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Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts
By Curt Hirtzinger, Safety Supervisor As utility line clearance tree trimmers, we are always on call in case of a catastrophic emergency such as Hurricane Matthew. On October 5, 2016, WTS crews from Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Michigan and Indiana were dispatched to one of the 11 main staging sites throughout damaged areas along Florida’s east […]
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GF Safety Secrets: Spring Safety Challenge
Every Wednesday during the Spring Safety Challenge, we highlighted advice from top performing GFs who have gone incident free for many years. We wanted to recognize these individuals for their strong commitment to safety and learn from their tips, tricks and tools of the trade. We have provided a brief description of the messages shared […]
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Welcoming the Rapid Changes in Regulations, Technology, and Equipment
By Ira Signalness, General Foreman, Wright Tree Service There are many factors that come into play for utility arborists. The hazards while working near and around the power grid can make our side of the industry challenging, and in some cases, dangerous if work is not performed properly. One thing I find that never seems […]
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