Position Overview

• Use GIS/GPS software to design vegetation management for transmission lines on a cyclical maintenance schedule.
  
• Respond to work requests, questions, and resolve property owner refusals and complaints within the authority provided by the Utility.
  
• Maintain a relationship with project managers of the utility company to fulfill their desired needs for customer reliability.
  
• Administer required guidance to contracted tree companies as it relates to implementing vegetation management specifications.
  
• Perform field inspections of vegetation management work completed by tree crews and post-circuit inspections of rework to assure compliance.
  
• Perform tree-related outage investigations for storm response.
  
• Work in rural, often secluded areas of the right-of-way to fulfill mapping projects.
  
• Participate within a strong safety culture by completing daily job briefings, assuring proper maintenance of vehicles and reporting to managers any close calls or safety observations/concerns.
  

What you'll need:

• Love of the outdoors and the ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
  
• Ability to identify local tree species & growth rates.
  
• Ability to read and follow GIS data and maps; ability to work independently.
  
• Leadership experience and a desire for career growth will be given a priority.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in problem solving, meeting deadlines, and technical innovation.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Availability and desire to travel throughout the utility service area.
  
• Valid Driver’s License with clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle.
  
• Organizational skills; working knowledge of computers and programs, file creation, manipulation, and sharing.
  
• Preferred: Working knowledge of overhead construction types, able to identify basic equipment and have general understanding and knowledge of the operation of transmission and distribution facilities.
  
• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture or related discipline.
  
• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law.
  
• Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Utility Specialist®, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Utility Right-of-Way Vegetation experience.
  

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to work in America’s great outdoors with teammates that will support your professional growth and managers who empower.
  
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers through the Davey Institute of Tree Science.
  
• A company vehicle for commuting purposes & cell phone.
  
• Competitive wages based on qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision & life insurance.
  
• Employee referral bonus program.
  
• Scholarship program for employees and families.
  
• Charitable matching gift program.
  
• Discounted stock purchase options & 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
  
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
  

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