Utility Vegetation Management Skills Evaluator

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 progress is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate 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 to our success with clients and within our team.

Who You Are. You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors.  You enjoy that not every day is the same and you enjoy working with people.  You understand that the work can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done. You have a safety-first mindset and are focused on eliminating hazards.

About our Role

As an independent utility vegetation management consulting contractor, Atlas Field Services, LLC has supported our client's vegetation management programs since 2016. Our company consists of ISA Certified Arborists and Utility Specialists that verify and Audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with client specifications and needs.

Atlas Field Services (AFS) is currently seeking a Qualified Evaluator to join our team as a full-time employee in the California area.  This role will be responsible for ensuring that compliance, skills assessments, and essential job functions are met and align with the companies’ operational standards.  The role will report to an assessment yard in the Orville, CA area.

Responsibilities:

• Proctor vegetation management assessments focusing on a specific area of skill/ knowledge including, but not limited to contract tree crew task(s) performed within vegetation management.
• Follow state and federal regulations, along with client Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work     Practices, and guidance documents.
• Administer initial and subsequent assessments, in physical or digital versions, following the clients’ program structure and parameters.
• Use effective communication and tail boarding to ensure assessment participants understand the structure and the process of the assessments
• Document and communicate results (pass/fail) to participants and first line supervision in a timely manner, using standardized templates, forms, and processes.
• Perform other work as directed by the client.

QE Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Technical Competencies

• Knowledge in technical discipline required for performing assessments.
• Thorough understanding of specific work methods and procedures, including all safety practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel
• Knowledge of OSHA Logging Regulations, ANSI Z133 Standards, and PG&E Safe Work Practices
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) desired
• Must pass assessments they will be administering

Qualifications*

Career Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• OSHA 30, preferred (with focus on electrical power)
• CPR/ First Aid
• Valid Driver’s License
• Certified Tree care Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP), preferred
• Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP), preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in the arboriculture industry and (1) years of experience as a trainer or safety observer.
• Five (5) years performing work relevant to assessments.

Senior Level – must meet or exceed career level qualifications and must also meet the following criteria

• Five (5) years of experience in arboriculture industry respective technical trade
• One (1) year in trainer or safety position
• Five (5) years performing work relevant to assessments

Expert Level - must meet or exceed senior level qualifications and must also meet the following criteria

• Three (3) Experience years’ experience proctoring Operator Qualifications evaluations per appropriate procedures as a field safety observer, foreman or trainer. 

*Must be able to pass an assessment with competent or proficient level. (Evaluated by client)

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, work environment characteristics described here 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.

• Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work in an outdoor field environment; physical demands include walking exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous conditions.

Physical

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:
• walk, stand, sit, and operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp.
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.)
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• verbally communicate.
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction.
• operate assigned field equipment.

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require you to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a background and pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Compensation: $43.00 - $52.00 per hour, depending on experience

Salary : $43 - $52