Transmission Utility Forester
Company: Utilities Service Co Inc
Location: New Kent
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
As a Transmission 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 Transmission
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.
This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus!
WHAT WE OFFER:
Industry competitive pay.
Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/AFLAC/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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Work Plan Transmission Line Wreck and Rebuild Projects.
ROW clearing operations.
Danger Tree assessments and supervision of removals.
Assist the Access Team with clearing projects including significant
interaction with land owners and farmers. Develop vegetation
management plans for their properties.
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.
Coordinate with utility engineers to assist with infrastructure
upgrades and new construction.
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.
Up to 50% travel during the week; will vary depending on the
project.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
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).
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
Bachelor's or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science,
or related discipline preferred.
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 ECI.
Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish).
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ECI FORESTER:
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
Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation
and asset management consulting services to the utility industry.
Successful professionals at ECI have come from a variety of
backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource
management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery
management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks &
recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more. For
more information visit our website www.eci-consulting.com
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal
background check.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a
good driving record.
ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA
: Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
Keywords: Utilities Service Co Inc, Richmond , Transmission Utility Forester, Other , New Kent, Virginia
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