Electric Tree Trimmer II

City of Concord • Concord, CA

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform general and increasingly skilled utility line clearing and tree trimming within specified distances from overhead, energized electric lines, utility structures and right of ways. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with daily utility vegetation management near energized utility lines, utility structures, and right of ways. Performs work near overhead, energized utility lines from a bucket truck or tree climbing, as required. Organizes activities and resources by checking stock and daily items of trucks and assisting with pre-trip inspections and job briefings. Assists with tracking progress of completed work using GIS maps. Ensures and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and hand tools. Provides supervisory guidance to crew in the absence of crew leader. Supplemental Functions: Performs other similar duties as required.

Requirements

• Electric transmission and distribution systems principles and practices
• Utility line clearance principles and practices
• Operation of bucket trucks, chipper, and skid steer
• Operation of equipment and hand and power tools
• Proper safety policies and procedures
• Basic Vegetation Management
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations
• Valid North Carolina Class B Driver’s License
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Tree Rescue and Bucket Rescue. Failure to demonstrate proficiency within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Ability to identify energized utility lines and structures.
• Ability to operate bucket truck, tractor, chipper, and skid steer.
• Ability to operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work after hours, as needed.
• Providing work direction
• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Reading maps
• Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyzing problems and implementing solutions
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Line Clearance Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily utility vegetation management near energized utility lines, utility structures, and right of ways.
• Performs work near overhead, energized utility lines from a bucket truck or tree climbing, as required.
• Organizes activities and resources by checking stock and daily items of trucks and assisting with pre-trip inspections and job briefings.
• Assists with tracking progress of completed work using GIS maps.
• Ensures and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and hand tools.
• Provides supervisory guidance to crew in the absence of crew leader.
• Performs other similar duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees