Utility Vegetation Management Specialist

Overview

Utility Vegetation Management Specialist in Detroit, Michigan

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you are equipped with the skills necessary to get the job done. You must reside in the Detroit, Michigan area / client service territory.

• Assesses vegetation around powerlines and plans necessary work to meet utility standards
• Collects data on unit counts, species, conditions, and GPS locations
• Communicates with tree owners about upcoming vegetation management work
• Collaborates with Removal Negotiation Experts and/or foresters as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture
• Actively pursue ISA arborist certification; possession of ISA arborist certification preferred
• ISA Utility Specialist certification preferred
• Must possess tree identification skills and the ability to read maps
• Positive attitude/neat professional appearance
• Demonstrates initiative and proactively looks for ways to perform work in the most effective manner and the ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal oversight
• Must be able to work safely and productively alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must be skilled with technology and possess basic computer and smart phone skills
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; extensive vehicle operation 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.

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. This role will require a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires active participation in safety briefings and may deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Job Type – Full Time

Atlas Field Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.