Vegetation Control Technician UTS

Description

Job Title: Vegetation Control Technician

This position is responsible for the safe and effective clearance of utility poles, ensuring they are kept free of vegetation year-round. With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.

Benefits:

• Union Pension - Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Removes brush and grass from the base of wood poles supporting electrical power lines.

• Rakes and clears brush and grass away from the pole area.

• Handles all necessary repairs including the replacement of worn or damaged parts to chain saw and/or weed eater.

• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way following brush removal.

• Operates a chain saw and/or weed eater down to and at ground level.

• Walks over rough terrain to reach poles that are inaccessible with pickup.

• Works around moving equipment.

• Works around excessive noise from machines with hearing protection.

• Works in tight spaces - clear poles within an approximate 10-foot circumference.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Ability to safely operate company vehicle.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Entry-level position, previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's license is Required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color-vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): kneeling, climbing on/off truck, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, stooping, squatting, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 10 lbs., pushing, lifting, depth-perception, hearing-speech range, range of motion, reaching.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): sense of touch, gripping, seeing, reading, carrying, pulling.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066 . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.