What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Vegetation Management Planner position at KALEIDOSCOPE SUPPLY SERVICES LLC?
Benefits:
- SIMPLE IRA (with matching)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Job Opening: Utility Vegetation Management Planner
Location: Sacramento, CA (1 opening)
Pay: $25–$28/hr. (based on experience)
Type: Full-Time | Field-Based
Pay: $25–$28/hr. (based on experience)
Type: Full-Time | Field-Based
About the Opportunity
Kaleidoscope Supply Services is an administrative support services organization supporting a top-tier vegetation management contractor serving the electric utility industry. Our mission is to maintain safety and reliability across utility corridors while supporting wildfire prevention efforts throughout California. We’re hiring a Utility Vegetation Management Planner to support a key customer territory in Sacramento (SMUD service areas).
What You’ll Do
As a Planner, you'll coordinate field operations related to tree trimming and vegetation clearance around power lines, including related traffic control/management. You will interact with property owners, utility partners, and crews to ensure compliance, efficiency, and safety.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct systematic field reviews of issued work for line clearance operations.
- Develop detailed vegetation work plans for tree pruning, removals, and herbicide applications.
- Communicate with landowners to discuss access, schedule work, and gain necessary permissions.
- Ensure all vegetation work complies with safety, regulatory, and utility standards.
- Record and track progress using GIS tools and mobile platforms.
- Liaise with customers, businesses, and government contacts on scope, access, and scheduling.
- Navigate urban and wildland environments in all weather conditions.
Minimum Requirements:
- 3 years in arboriculture, horticulture, or vegetation management OR a degree (2-year or 4-year) in a related field.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Proficiency with GIS, digital mapping, mobile apps, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills and professionalism with customer interactions.
- Able to work independently in varied terrain and environmental conditions.
- Reliable transportation to assigned reporting location.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with utility vegetation management, GO95 compliance, or wildfire mitigation.
- Certification(s): ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, TRAQ, CTSP, or OSHA-30.
- Familiarity with PG&E or SMUD vegetation clearance standards.
- Experience with Traffic Control permitting and setups.
- Experience with MUTCD application.
- Experience with State and Local Municipalities for Traffic Control Permitting.
- Experience with supervising Traffic Control Crews
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay with advancement potential.
- Work indoors and outdoors with autonomy and impact.
- Contribute to essential public safety and utility reliability.
- Competitive health benefits and SIMPLE IRA (with company match).
Join us in making a visible impact on environmental and vegetation management projects in California!
Kaleidoscope Supply Services
Kaleidoscope Supply Services
https://go-kss.com/
Salary : $25 - $28