What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Clearance Notifier II or III position at Snohomish County PUD?
Job ID 16855 Department Vegetation Management
Employment Status Regular Type Full Time - Hourly
# of Openings 2 Union Classification Union IBEW
Work Location Office Hybrid Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA)
Closing Date 11/06/2026 Salary/Wage $41.48 or 47.12 per hour
Posting Information
The District is hiring at level II or III Line Clearance Notifier.
Job Definition
Notifies District customers of the intent to do tree trimming and removal. Obtains customer permission and maintains detailed records of correspondence with customers. Research real estate records to identify and locate legal owners. Marks trees for removal by in-house and contract crews. Reports to the Vegetation Management Superintendent and receive direction from the Vegetation Management Line Clearance Coordinators.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is a step progression position with time requirements and/or certification requirements. Progression to Level II does not require a bid, but it is contingent upon meeting time requirements in the classification and/or obtaining ISA Arborist Certification. Progression to Level III is contingent upon obtaining required Arborist certification and meeting time requirements at Level II. Progression to level IV requires 24 months at Level III at the District. Incumbents at Level IV are given the title of Arborist. Incumbents are required to advance successfully to the Line Clearance Notifier Level III within two (2) years.
The District may post a bid for this classification at any Level. Applicants and bidders will be required to successfully complete a joint collaborative interview process. The interview team will be comprised of an equal number of management and represented members. Represented members for the interview team will be by selection of the IBEW. The interview process will not apply when an employee moves from one level to the next higher level.
Education/Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Employment Status Regular Type Full Time - Hourly
# of Openings 2 Union Classification Union IBEW
Work Location Office Hybrid Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA)
Closing Date 11/06/2026 Salary/Wage $41.48 or 47.12 per hour
Posting Information
The District is hiring at level II or III Line Clearance Notifier.
Job Definition
Notifies District customers of the intent to do tree trimming and removal. Obtains customer permission and maintains detailed records of correspondence with customers. Research real estate records to identify and locate legal owners. Marks trees for removal by in-house and contract crews. Reports to the Vegetation Management Superintendent and receive direction from the Vegetation Management Line Clearance Coordinators.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is a step progression position with time requirements and/or certification requirements. Progression to Level II does not require a bid, but it is contingent upon meeting time requirements in the classification and/or obtaining ISA Arborist Certification. Progression to Level III is contingent upon obtaining required Arborist certification and meeting time requirements at Level II. Progression to level IV requires 24 months at Level III at the District. Incumbents at Level IV are given the title of Arborist. Incumbents are required to advance successfully to the Line Clearance Notifier Level III within two (2) years.
The District may post a bid for this classification at any Level. Applicants and bidders will be required to successfully complete a joint collaborative interview process. The interview team will be comprised of an equal number of management and represented members. Represented members for the interview team will be by selection of the IBEW. The interview process will not apply when an employee moves from one level to the next higher level.
Education/Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
- Two (2) years’ customer service experience in a related industry
- Certified Flagger Card or ability to obtain one in the first six months of employment
- Defensive Driving Certificate or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment
- First Aid Card or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment
- Meeting E ducation/Experience of Level I
- Six (6) months experience performing Line Clearance notification in an electric utility or ISA certified Arborist
- Six (6) months’ experience performing Line Clearance notification
- ISA certified Arborist
- 24 months experience at the District performing Line Clearance III
- Must obtain a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
- If obtained at Level III and meets qualifications of Level IV, can move directly to Level V
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Salary : $41 - $47