Distribution Utility Forester Work Planner - Reading, United States - Environmental Consultants (ECI)
Description
ECI is looking to add a
Distribution Utility Forester Work Planner 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
ECI
Distribution Utility Forester Work Planners 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:
- Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees.
- Secure clear rightsofway for new electric line and pole construction.
- Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including cleanup and property damage.
- Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew.
- Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW.
- Plan herbicide work for specialty and herbicide tree vendors.
- Plan aerial saw work.
- May be asked to provide highlevel cost and time estimates based on planned work.
- Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility's specifications.
- Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.
- Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
- Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Must be able to read maps and identify tree species and growth rates.
- Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications.
- Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problemsolving and multitasking abilities, and show attention to detail.
- Must be able to adapt to change.
- Must have basic computer skills.
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
- Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred.
- Prior experience in Herbicide and Aerial Saw planning a plus.
- Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus.
- Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment.
- Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
- Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.
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, 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/
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