Transmission Utility Forester (Maintenance)

Industry competitive pay.

Company vehicle with fuel card for work purposes.

Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).

After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave, Vacation Accrual.

Paid Sick Time.

Weekly Pay Cycle.

Participation in Referral Bonus Program.

Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).

Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

Provide oversight of ROW clearing operations.

Conduct Danger Tree assessments and supervise removals.

Ensure safe and reliable electric service delivery to the public.

Act as the subject matter expert regarding utility vegetation management (UVM), for clients, landowners, and other stakeholders.

Ensure tree crews are following proper safety and arboricultural practices and procedures.

Address customer concerns related to vegetation in and adjacent to utility easements.

Negotiate with customers for tree removal as prescribed.

Perform QA/QC inspections on completed vegetation management work.

Identify vegetative threats to safe & reliable electric service and develop action plans to mitigate.

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry OR one(1) year direct UVM experience.

Solid, local tree identification skills.

Ability to read maps.

Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

Superb written and verbal communication skills.

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).

The ability to travel throughout the region up to 100% during the work week.

1-5 years prior UVM, Forestry or related outdoor experience.

Certification as an ISA Arborist, Registered Forester, or other related certificates/licenses a plus.

Prior experience using GIS software preferred.

A strong desire to grow and develop your career and knowledge in the UVM industry with AMS.

Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish).

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.