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Job Title: Vegetation Control Technician

This position is responsible for the safe and effective clearance of utility poles, ensuring they are kept free of vegetation year-round. With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.

Benefits:

• Union Pension - Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

 Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Removes brush and grass from the base of wood poles supporting electrical power lines.
• Rakes and clears brush and grass away from the pole area.
• Handles all necessary repairs including the replacement of worn or damaged parts to chain saw and/or weed eater.
• Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way following brush removal.
• Operates a chain saw and/or weed eater down to and at ground level.
• Walks over rough terrain to reach poles that are inaccessible with pickup.
• Works around moving equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines with hearing protection.
• Works in tight spaces - clear poles within an approximate 10-foot circumference.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicle. 

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, previous experience is a plus.

 Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

 License & Certifications:

• A valid Driver's license is Required.

 Travel Requirements:

• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

 Physical Requirements:

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

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.