Transmission Capital Utility Forester

What We Offer

• Industry competitive pay
• Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work
• Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K, life insurance, paid vacation accrual, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service
• Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment
• Weekly pay checks and direct deposit
• Participation in Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Boot and clothing program (company funded)
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications

What You Will Do

• Perform safety oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards during all vegetation clearing activities
• Assist in the planning and creation of the vegetation clearing scope of work to account for all NERC and utility right of way standards and expectations
• Contact property owners to discuss and obtain required written permission to perform vegetation work where necessary
• Perform and document quality assurance (QA) inspections on contractor’s work for compliance to scope of work, as well as the utility’s and industry’s specifications
• Conduct hazard tree assessments
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant utility and environmental standards and expectations
• Complete work summaries, updated QA reports and progress report updates weekly with a high level of detail
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
• Willingness to work storm duty following catastrophic weather events that effect the Utility
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What You Need To Have

• 1-3 years prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management
• Local tree identification skills
• Must have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, the ability to multi-task and an attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent AMS and its services in a professional and positive manner
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

What Would Be Amazing To Have

• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred
• 1-3 years prior experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or tree-related green industry
• ISA Arborist Certification is a plus
• Prior experience with GIS Mapping Programs a plus
• Having a strong team mentality, work ethic, and sense of pride in your work a plus
• Familiarity with powerline nomenclature and construction a plus
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Working Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodation, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment
• Walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush)
• Carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags)
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles
• Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public
• Ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone