FORESTRY-FIRST STEP APPRENTICE

The Forestry First Step Apprentice team member assists in the clearing of right-of-way of electric power lines to minimize storm and short-circuit hazards by performing these essential duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs vegetation management practices including driving and operating equipment along with chipping brush and clean up.
• Learn or have knowledge of knot and rope applications from the ground active and progressive ground rigging and tree felling techniques.
• Operates power-driven machinery such as chain saw hydraulic pruning equipment gasoline-powered hedge trimmer stump grinder chipper chemical sprayer mower/bush hog and/or similar equipment
• Applies knowledge of modern tree trimming and tree surgery techniques as well as vegetation management hazards and safe work practices
• Prunes trees to eliminate hazards and to preserve tree health
• Applies herbicides in accordance with applicable rules/statutes as required
• Demonstrates proper care/maintenance of specialized tools and equipment
• Communicates effectively with members regarding the value of EnerStars vegetation management practices on an as-needed basis
• Offers recommendations that have the potential to improve safety efficiency or best work practices related to vegetation management
• Applies herbicides in accordance with applicable rules/statutes as required.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience

• Qualified candidate must have High School Diploma or GED familiarity with vegetation management with transferrable experience.
• Qualified Candidate may be required to attend continuing education training/classes that may require and overnight stay.

Certifications

• Must have a current class A CDL license
• Must obtain and maintain proficiencies/certifications related to all aspects of vegetation management
• Apprenticeship will be supported by the Northwest Line JATC apprenticeship program but will be monitored by EnerStar Electric Cooperative.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts proportions percentages area circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and arms
• Regularly stand; walk; sit; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crawl; talk; hear
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required such as close vision; distance vision; color vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Exposed to all outside weather conditions
• Exposed to moving items at various heights
• Exposed to airborne particles
• The noise level is moderate

Additional Information :

Why Work for Us

We recognize that quality employees are what it takes to provide our member-owners with quality services. Thats why we put extra emphasis on quality employee benefits.

When you work for us you will have a career that you love providing impactful work a culture of family and work/life/balance round out the foundation of our work environment.

We offer competitive pay and amazing benefits such as a generous paid leave schedule including sick leave PLAW and vacation incredible health benefits 401(k) match up to a certain % and defined pension plan which is 100% employer paid tuition reimbursement clothing allowance and much more!  And when you retire you will receive a large portion of your sick leave paid which provides more of a financial opportunity to do the things you love.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time