Vegetation Management Inspector - Union

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with major gas and electric utility systems to inspect rights of ways, identifying vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps, and use GPS navigation.
• Communicate with landowners regarding necessary work on their properties.
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions.
• Cookordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.

Qualifications

• Ability to embrace an outdoor, independent work environment.
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning, training, and attention to detail.
• Possesses knowledge or the capacity to quickly learn local tree species and specific growth rates.
• Able to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Understands that communication and teamwork are essential to our success.
• Expected to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 12 months.
• Able to learn to use range finders and job-specific equipment.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of arboriculture experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• A clean driving record (DMV printout required).
• Proficient in operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough and narrow roads.
• Willingness to travel. (Travel is not guaranteed but highly likely.)
• Lodging and per diem paid for all overnight travel.
• Capability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Pay

All job-specific equipment, safety gear, a company vehicle, fuel card, company phone, and more are provided. Starting Pay: $40.74-$50.35 per hour.