Forester - Union

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Assigns work for individual crew members for carry out work according to accepted line clearance practices. Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements to take independent action without close supervision. Follows safe work practices and enforces safe work practices with crew members. Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports. Periodically furnishes reports on incidents and private property damage. Controls crew costs, including effective use of manpower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc. Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations/policies and practices. In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and safety. Assist in investigating and recommending future ROW maintenance requirements Inspect and assess customer requests for tree pruning or removals. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Able to: work and retain access to all ITC assets, including but not limited to substations, ROW’s, facilities, vehicles and equipment. safely drive an approved company vehicle. enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day. operate and service all required tools and equipment. Must have transportation to and from the show up location. Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work. Must be willing to join the local union & pay union dues. Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License & Certifications: Valid driver's license required. ISA Certification is preferred. Physical Requirements: RARE (up to 10%): climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 lbs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): balancing FREQUENT (up to 66 %): standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, crawling, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing poles, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reading, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 10 lbs. CONTINUOUS (up to 100%):

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Able to: work and retain access to all ITC assets, including but not limited to substations, ROW’s, facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Able to: safely drive an approved company vehicle.
Able to: enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
Able to: operate and service all required tools and equipment.
Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
Must be willing to join the local union & pay union dues.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigns work for individual crew members for carry out work according to accepted line clearance practices.
Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements to take independent action without close supervision.
Follows safe work practices and enforces safe work practices with crew members.
Maintains accurate records, timesheets and reports. Periodically furnishes reports on incidents and private property damage.
Controls crew costs, including effective use of manpower, work methods, operation of equipment, etc.
Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations/policies and practices.
In emergency situations, determines action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and safety.
Assist in investigating and recommending future ROW maintenance requirements
Inspect and assess customer requests for tree pruning or removals.
Performs other duties as required.