Line Clearance Notifier II or III

Job ID 16855 | Department Vegetation Management | Employment Status Regular | Type Full Time - Hourly | # of Openings 2 | Union Classification Union IBEW | Work Location Office Hybrid | Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA) | Closing Date 11/06/2026

About the role

The District is hiring at level II or III Line Clearance Notifier.

Responsibilities

• Notifies District customers of the intent to do tree trimming and removal.
• Obtains customer permission and maintains detailed records of correspondence with customers.
• Researches real estate records to identify and locate legal owners.
• Marks trees for removal by in-house and contract crews.
• Reports to the Vegetation Management Superintendent and receives direction from the Vegetation Management Line Clearance Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Level I
  • Two (2) years’ customer service experience in a related industry
  • Certified Flagger Card or ability to obtain one in the first six months of employment
  • Defensive Driving Certificate or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment
  • First Aid Card or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment
• Level II
  • Meeting Education/Experience of Level I
  • Six (6) months experience performing Line Clearance notification in an electric utility or ISA certified Arborist
• Level III
  • Six (6) months’ experience performing Line Clearance notification ISA certified Arborist
• Level IV (LCN/Arborist)
  • 24 months experience at the District performing Line Clearance III
• Level V
  • Must obtain a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
  • If obtained at Level III and meets qualifications of Level IV, can move directly to Level V

Selection & Progression

• This position is a step progression position with time requirements and/or certification requirements.
• Progression to Level II does not require a bid, but is contingent upon meeting time requirements in the classification and/or obtaining ISA Arborist Certification.
• Progression to Level III is contingent upon obtaining required Arborist certification and meeting time requirements at Level II.
• Progression to level IV requires 24 months at Level III at the District.
• Incumbents at Level IV are given the title of Arborist.
• Incumbents are required to advance successfully to the Line Clearance Notifier Level III within two (2) years.
• The District may post a bid for this classification at any Level.