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Wright Tree Service

A typical day at Wright Tree Service was showing up, gas saws, truck, or any gas powered equipment. After we arrived at our destination we would then find out where our day begins. Get your gear on and climb. It was fun on most occasions. Management was very good until they brought in a new General Foreman. After that everything slowly fell apart. But other then that I really liked my job. The hardest part of the day was towards the end of each day. When you start getting tired and you have a few more trees that need trimmed. It is very hard on your body, and very hard on your mind as well. You have to stay 100% focused or it could be your life. The most enjoyable part of my job was not just making money, but also getting 30-40 feet in the air and just kind of looking around. I liked it on most days.

I loved working at this company and would not have left except for advancement within the industry.  

CN does contract work for various utilities in the US.  Typical work is outdoors from your work truck.  You interact with the public and make decisions about trees for utility lines.  Some days can be monotonous, but a self-motivated person will excel.  Be patient and take the opportunities that come up.

This company cares about personal growth and advancement.  Don't expect hand holding, but communicate your goals and ask for the support you need.  

The managers at this company are kind.  I advanced through multiple levels in my time here, and I would have been happy to stay if it weren't for another opportunity at utility company.  I gained skills at CN that made me marketable within the industry.

I recently hired Wright for tree trimming services, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the initial consultation to the completion of the job, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. They arrived on time, fully equipped, and took great care in ensuring the safety of both my property and the trees. The crew skillfully pruned several overgrown trees, removing dead branches and ensuring proper shape, all while maintaining the tree's health. They even cleaned up thoroughly afterward, leaving my yard looking better than before. The pricing was transparent, with no hidden fees, and the staff was friendly and willing to answer all my questions. Overall, I highly recommend wright for anyone looking for reliable, expert tree care. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

haul brush all day long with breaks. you will fill a semitruck worth of brush and be exhausted every day. you will get chainsaw and climbing experience. 

the first yard I was at in Ypsilanti was the biggest high school drama fest. I wouldn't recommend that ayrd. the guys made me run on the job site because I wasn't going fast enough Also I had to prove myself to them and be able to take their teasing. if I could take their teasing then I could handle being up in the tree. it was harsh teasing. 

management was good they could help with some things. 

hardest part of the job is physically demanding hauling brush from back lots all the way to the road for the chipper.

meeting different customers and seeing different parts of the city. plus operating chainsaw was lots of fun.


I worked as a consulting utility forester with CN Utility, which involved: Identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines in accordance with federally mandated minimum standards; species and growth rate ID skills used in determining mitigation strategies for trees and brush; acting as liason between landowners, contractors and the utility
Coordinating the activities of assigned line-clearance crews in regards to vegetation management and specific landowner requests
Navigating 4x4 trucks on poorly-maintained access roads and regularly servicing vehicles and equipment.

I realized I missed coworker cooperation and interaction on a daily basis, and this position was very individualized and autonomous.

What is the best part of working at the company?
This company treats their employees like part of a family. Your never a number with CNUC. I have experienced the work culture of division 25 North mostly with CNUC.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Some contracted jobs have little training procedures set up. Each contract is different.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You work alone in all weather and in all conditions that is safe. If you need a partner to do a specific job they make it happen. The culture is about safety and accountability. Be safe, and basically if you mess up just own it. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I have to be self motivated. I get up drive to a location and start the day doing the tasks that need to be done.

They lie about many things, when you apply for a full time position it is almost never really full time. Another lie is that you never end up working where you apply, they will send you an hour and a half away to work without a care in the world. On top of this you are a number, they management treats you with zero respect, benefits are good but there is no paid time off. Also they ignore the unions progression plan through the tiers, you are supposed to tier up every 6 months but they really make it every year to year and a half. Only positive of this place is that your co workers are cool and the actual work isn't to bad when the management back off for five minutes.

Long days of planning vegetation management, excessive in vehicle time, out in all good and bad elements of weather.  Very technology oriented job and requires advance knowledge of trees.  Good management, and positive co-workers.  Great job including vehicle, mainteance, and gas card. Able to work independently. Hardest part of job is the constant repetive motion of planning for every electrical line.  Best part of the job is when you meet interesting people and the opportunity to grow new knowledge thru seminars, safety meetings, and pushing you to continue to learn everything in the arboriculture field.

We trim/remove trees to get our clearance away from the power lines. The objective is clear. Each day you encounter new challenges and have to push yourself to achieve more. My favorite part is the sense of purpose I feel from supporting my community. The pay is good to start, but there is little incentive to climb the ladder and start making salary. I did work with some really good guys. A big reason I left is that management switches things on you right as you get into a rhythm. Also, the job is super dangerous and I don't want to work with most of the guys there for fear of getting into a bad situation. 

Management sucks! They hire within the company and so many are not managers but past friends, so you cant trust who you talk to. They wont fire/discipline when necessary. There is no upward movement unless you are will to move or travel all the time. You get one raise and no sick time. The is easy enough that anyone with a little tree experience can do it, but they want well educated foresters, which will soon learn that the job is lack luster and more annoying than its worth.  Not a good company!

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