Forestry Supervisor

Description

Forestry Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Competitive, Salary

Under the supervision of the Vegetation Manager this position will work with the Vegetation Planning Supervisor and regional foresters to ensure completion of the annual plan. And that all line clearance activities are completed on time and on budget.

Job Description:

• Ensure safety and reliability while overseeing vegetation management work in the field.
• Support regional foresters throughout Midwest footprint, overnight travel is expected.
• Train new foresters and conduct field visits to monitor progress.
• Communicate daily with the foresters, contractors, and general public.
• Frequent interaction with property owners refusing tree work expected.
• Assist in aerial inspections and auditing completed work.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

Candidate(s) will be required to meet the following requirements:

• Bachelors or Associates in Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture
• 5 years of utility vegetation management experience
• ISA Arborist qualification required within in 6 months
• ISA Utility Specialist Certification recommended
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) recommended
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software
• General knowledge of utility vegetation management equipment (bucket/manual crew equipment, mowers, off-road tree removal equipment, herbicide application methods & equipment).
• Must be able and willing to fly aerial patrol in helicopter
• Must be able and willing to travel throughout customer footprint
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and accurately.
• Strong computer skills.es may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
  
  

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver license required.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): squatting, depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distant, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping.
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense-of-touch, manual-dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range-of-motion, reaching
• FREQUENT(up to 66%): standing, walking, sitting.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing-speech-range, speaking clearly.
  
  

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us:

Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in-home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter reading, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration/reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back-office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.