Utility Forester Work Planner-Non Union- PSE

Pay

$18.50 – $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various employee discount programs and resources
• 401(k)
• 7 paid holidays
• 40 hours of vacation time with accrual beginning after 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark work in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.
• Obtain oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Discuss access obtainment, power interruption, work to be done, etc., with the customer or property owner.
• Discuss responsibility for apparent property damage, and repairs for minor damage, and refer controversial cases to the General Foreperson.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to identify local trees and vegetation and their growth rates.
• Ability to safely operate and secure company-issued vehicle and gas card for use to, during, and from work area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn other software programs as required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Work experience in forestry-related fields preferred.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• A valid Driver's license is required.
• ISA Certification is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.
• Travels from job site to job site as frequently as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Rare (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional (up to 33%): sitting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reaching, range of motion, carrying, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent (up to 66%): standing, walking, sense of touch, seeing distant, hearing-speech range, depth perception.
• Continuous (up to 100%): seeing, speaking clearly.

Safety

• Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.
• Must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.
• Must be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.
• Must be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.
• Must be able to communicate and handle conflict professionally.
• Works in all temperatures and weather; exposed to nature (irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.).
• May work around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchippers, and other equipment with hearing protection.
• May work on unlevel terrain.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.