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Forester - Union

Brand: Utility Lines Construction Services

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Date Posted: Dec 10, 2024

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Description

JOB POSTING

Title:Forester

Location: Southeast–Iowa City

Wage:$51.40

Job Description:

Under the supervision of theVegetationLead Foresterthis position will be responsibleand accountablefor the completion of in-fieldvegetation annual plan and all line clearance activities.

Job Qualifications :

Candidate(s) willbe required to meet the following requirements:

• Associates (or Higher)of Science in Forestry or other related field.

• 5+ years ofutility vegetation management experience.

• General knowledge ofutility vegetation management equipment (bucket/manual crew equipment, mowers,off-road tree removal equipment, herbicide application methods & equipment).

• Demonstrated ability tocoordinatevegetationclearing in conjunction withlinerebuilds and new construction, including butnot limited to:

• Crew & work scheduling

• Working knowledge of easementlanguage, research, &parcel identification(map & field)

• Notifying public entities on transmission line clearance work

• Securing signed permission for work needed

• Experience withaerial and groundinspections.

• Familiar with FAC-003-1 and -2NERC vegetation standards.

• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to:

• working knowledgeof GIS based software programs

• Microsoft toolkit

• planning software

• ISA Certified Arboristor obtain within 6 months.

• ISA Utility Specialist certificationrecommended not required.

• TRAQ certification recommended not required.

• Ability to access railroad, state and federal properties with training or permitting in place.

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and accurately.

• Be available during off-duty hours.

• Familiar and able to use Microsoft and ITC software.

• Able to work and retain access to all related ROW’s, stations and facilities.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

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.