VetJobs is Hiring a Vegetation Maintenance Technician - Storey Solar - Coolidge, AZ Near Tucson, AZ
Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Position Specific Description The Vegetation Maintenance Technician ensures the safety and reliability of power lines and infrastructure by managing vegetation growth along transmission and distribution rights-of-way. They assess, maintain, and control vegetation using specialized equipment, following regulatory standards and company policies. Key Responsibilities
Inspect rights-of-way, identify vegetation concerns, and prioritize maintenance activities.
Perform manual and mechanical vegetation control to maintain clearances around critical infrastructure.
Utilize equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, and herbicide application tools.
Follow safety guidelines and document work progress accurately.
Collaborate with teams, participate in training, and support emergency response efforts.
Maintain tools and equipment, and promote safety and environmental stewardship.
Job Overview This position performs routine maintenance and care of grounds associated with solar generation facilities including, but not limited to using motorized tools to cut grass, trim bushes, plow snow, manually clean solar panels, and general maintenance of the facility. Needs to have the ability to perform corrective maintenance and repair of equipment. Must be able to perform work independently within supervised guidelines. Work may be performed in inclement weather of both extreme heat and cold conditions. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Operate equipment as required to maintain vegetation and ground conditions (equipment includes but is not limited to zero turn lawn mowers, skid steers, tractors with brush hogs, sickle mowers)
Perform routine and basic corrective maintenance on equipment
Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Technicians Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: No