Distribution Utility Forester - Haverhill, United States - Environmental Consultants (ECI)
Description
ECI is looking to add a
Distribution Utility Forester to our team If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ECI.
Some of the most important characteristics of an
ECI Distribution Utility Forester are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public.
You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.
_ Pay Range for this role is $ $26.00, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications._
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Industry competitive pay.
- Company vehicle with fuel card for work purposes.
- Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
- After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and longterm disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
- 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Ultimately, improve safe and reliable electric service delivery to the public.
- Inspect electric utility easements and prescribe vegetation management actions.
- Perform hazard tree assessments along electric utility circuits.
- Coordinate with landowners and stakeholders to develop vegetation management plans for their properties.
- 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 audits and quality control inspections on completed vegetation management work.
- Identify vegetative threats to safe and reliable electric service and develop action plans to mitigate.***
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE: - Local tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
- Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
- Ability to work storm duty shifts when requested by utility.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Bachelor's or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred.
- 13 years prior UVM, Forestry or related outdoor experience a plus.
- Certification as an ISA Arborist, Registered Forester, or other related certificates/licenses.
- Prior GIS technology/software experience a plus.
- A strong desire to grow and develop your career and knowledge in the UVM industry with ECI.
- Bilingual speaking (English and Spanish)
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.
Physical
The team member must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to 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.
(sandbags); to 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.
Company Overview
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.
**ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
EOE/AA :
Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
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