Vegetation Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Carry out tasks associated with vegetation management.

• Operate various small equipment safely, including loppers, pole saws, leaf blowers, and chainsaws for maintenance activities.

• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment while keeping detailed logs.

• Strictly follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safety protocols.

• Promptly report any safety concerns to team leads or relevant personnel to promote a culture of open communication.

• Actively participate in safety programs, meetings, and training sessions to contribute to a zero-injury environment.

• Perform additional vegetation and maintenance tasks as required, upholding consistent standards.

• Gather for safety briefings at the yard.

• Execute thorough checks of equipment and vehicles, documenting the findings.

• Travel to designated utility structures, verifying locations.

• Utilize digital tools for structure assessments and documentation.

• Notify customers as needed.

• Access structures safely.

• Inspect structures and digitally capture the necessary documentation.

• Evaluate vegetation compliance and update work management systems as needed.

• Execute necessary clearance around structures and document all work completed.

• Remove excess brush and ensure appropriate disposal.

• Maintain accurate documentation and synchronization of records.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Must successfully complete a background check.

• Preferred: 1 year of experience in vegetation management or landscaping.

• Preferred: General understanding of PRC 4292.

• Preferred: Experience in Structure Brushing or similar programs.

• Preferred: Proficiency in GIS-based applications, data entry, and mobile applications.

• Preferred: Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.

• Preferred: First Aid/CPR certification.

• Preferred: Completion of the ICS-100 Introduction to ICS course.

• Preferred: Completion of S-130 Firefighter Training.

• Preferred: Certification in IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction.

• Preferred: RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher, including fire shelter training.

• Preferred: Completion of S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws Training.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.