Vegetation Management Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bartow, Florida, United States Opterra Solutions, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vegetation Management Specialist to join our team at Opterra Solutions, Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing vegetation management services outdoors on customer sites, including industrial plant sites, utility substations, airports, railroads, distribution centers, telecom tower sites, and other commercial areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Use a variety of techniques, including chemical and mechanical methods, to manage unwanted vegetation.
  • Identify designated areas for treatment and determine the appropriate course of action.
  • Develop plans to manage natural areas and resources.
  • Cultivate turfgrass and implement growth regulation.
  • Prepare chemicals or materials for work application.
  • Apply knowledge of research findings to address environmental problems.
  • Dispose of trash or waste materials.
  • Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
  • Advise others about land management conservation.
  • Record agriculture or forestry inventory data.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to safety procedures, including conforming to all OSHA standards and properly using personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
  • Keep record of usage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
  • Operate grounds maintenance equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, seed spreaders, straw blowers, and snow blowers.
  • Maintain and operate forestry or agricultural equipment, such as tractors, UTVs, mowers, excavators, and similar equipment.
  • Operate towed machines, such as cutters and spreaders, to cut and spray areas.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites, with or without trailers to haul supplies and tools.
  • Operate heavy equipment or vehicles with adjustable attachments to clear sites or move materials.
  • Walk beside or ride on machines while operating mechanisms at specified intervals.
  • Load and unload containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand-trucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
  • Lift, push, and pull hoses or equipment into place for application.
  • Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Direct vehicle traffic, including flagging motorists and setting out signs and cones.
  • Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
  • Perform preventative, routine maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Adjust, repair, and service machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
  • Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency.
  • Confer with supervisors to make operational decisions.
  • Participate in company meetings, trainings, and state licensure programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Experience of previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel 50-75% by vehicle, with overnight travel throughout territory.
Working Conditions
  • Must have the ability to withstand exposure to various weather conditions while completing work assignments (rain, heat, humidity, sun, etc.).

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