Vegetation Management Safety Specialist – Construction Management
Atlas Field Services (AFS) is currently seeking Vegetation Management Safety Professionals with construction management experience to join our team. Interested applicants must reside in the area or be willing to relocate to the area.
Who are we?
We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.
We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.
We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in operating as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.
We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation of our success with clients and within our team.
Who You Are:
You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done. You’re comfortable reading and enforcing contract terms, partnering with operations and contractors to keep projects on schedule, and stepping in to resolve issues at the field level. You have experience in vegetation management and utility construction, with a track record of leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer Vegetation Management field/yard assessments, focusing on the specific areas of skill or knowledge relevant to the VM task(s) being performed.
- Work may involve extreme weather, day or night conditions, and hiking to observe chainsaw use, tree felling, climbing and cutting aloft, climbing and bucking, and use of an aerial lift, among other tasks.
- Perform initial and subsequent safety observations and field observations of VM activities, including new and/or difficult skills and techniques, with general guidance on new assignments; complete written or computer-based documentation of each observation.
- Document and communicate observation results to frontline supervision/leadership using standardized templates and forms.
- Share outcomes, observations, trends, gaps, and issues with your direct supervisor and the employee's supervisor/manager to help develop and implement mitigating strategies as needed.
- Address identified gaps and issues to improve observations, coaching tools, processes, and/or materials.
- Ensure observation processes are followed and observation records are maintained in compliance with CM program requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholder groups to ensure appropriate process and asset recommendations are implemented and maintained.
- Serve as the point of contact for regional contract escalation resolution.
- Escalate contractual issues for resolution immediately, at the field level while onsite.
- Partner with operations to ensure T&E requests are reviewed timely, fairly, and consistently across regions.
- Partner with contractors to resolve delays in payments, T&E requests, and contractual concerns in real time.
- Partner with operations to ensure quality and schedule performance align with contract expectations.
- Partner with operations to identify underperforming contractors and develop recovery plans tied to schedule, quality, safety, and cost.
- Deliver contract terms, units, definitions, and enforcement training to internal and external partners.
- Work will take place on a series of rights-of-way throughout California, in populated and remote areas, requiring an extensive amount of walking in an observe-and-report role and an extensive amount of driving between areas of work.
- Promote a behavior-based safety culture and ensure compliance with client requirements, Cal-OSHA, and any applicable federal, state, and local agencies.
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Certifications must be current and must show proof of certification.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Any technical or continuing education in a related field (Forestry, Utility Vegetation Management, and/or Logging).
- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP).
- Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP).
EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years of experience in the arboriculture industry, or military experience plus three (3) years in the arboriculture industry.
- One (1) year in a trainer or safety position.
- One (1) year performing work relevant to safety observations.
- Utility line clearance experience.
- Training experience within the arboriculture/utility line clearance industry.
- Strong knowledge of the technical discipline for which you are providing safety observations and/or field/yard assessments.
- Thorough understanding of specific work methods and procedures, including all safety practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coach and provide feedback.
- Leadership and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP skills.
- Knowledge of OSHA Logging Regulations, ANSI Z133 Standards, and PG&E Safe Work Practices.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Credentials.
- Commercial Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear (e.g. relaying to employees, phone calls).
- Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk long distances, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public and workers; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. traveling to customer sites, performing work on site).
- The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles (e.g. in warehouse, at customer sites).
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Work alone in an outdoor field environment; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.
PRE-QUALIFICATIONS
- Must pass a post-offer background and drug screening.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $40-$50
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