Distribution Utility Forester
2 months ago
As a **Distribution** **Utility Forester **with ECI, your office is the great outdoors We keep the lights on anywhere there is a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As an ECI Forester, you will keep communities informed about the trees and power lines while ensuring safe delivery of their power.
Some of the most important characteristics of **ECI** **Distribution** **Utility Foresters** is that you are open-minded and able 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 $17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications._**
**WHAT WE OFFER**:
- Industry competitive pay.
- Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
- Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
- 401K, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
- Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
- Weekly pay checks and direct deposit.
- Participation in Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements).
- Boot and clothing program (company funded).
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
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**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:
- Communicate the reasons and benefits of utility vegetation line clearance to property owners.
- Prepare efficient/concise work plans for contracted utility vegetation crews within designated territory.
- Notify property owners of vegetation clearance work to be performed.
- Handle customer complaints related to the scheduled and/or completed pruning.
- Inspect and assess customer requested for pruning or removals.
- Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility's specifications.
- Secure clear rights-of-way for new line and pole construction.
- Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line clearance projects.
- Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and general public.
- Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
**WHAT YOU MUST HAVE**:
- Must be able to identify local tree species, including Hazard Trees.
- Must be able to read maps.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and show attention to detail.
- Must be able to mitigate conflict and escalated customer issues.
- Must be able to adapt to change.
- Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain. Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
**WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE**:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Services or related field a plus.
- 1-3 years prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management preferred.
- ISA certification a plus.
- Prior GIS software/technology experience a plus.
- Bi-lingual speaking (English and 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. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
**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. and occasionally lift up to 60 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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