What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Vegetation Management Technician position at Rainbow Companies?
Starting pay is $20/hour, earn up to $24/hour after 90 days and up $28 after 1 year
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Are you passionate about working outdoors, traveling and making a difference in the green industry? Join Growth Solutions (a subsidiary of Rainbow Companies) as a Utility Vegetation Management Technician, where you’ll apply a Tree Growth Regulator (TGR); a treatment injected into the soil to slow the growth of trees near powerlines. Our innovative approach reduces pruning needs, improves tree health, and transforms how utilities manage vegetation.
Whether you’re experienced in forestry, plant health care, landscaping, vegetation management—or new to the industry—we provide paid training to help you succeed. Our 100% employee-owned company offers growth opportunities, travel, and a rewarding work environment.
** This role requires travel, working independently outdoors, in all weather conditions across diverse terrains. You will bend, reach, stoop and lift (up to) 50 lbs, have exposure to chemicals, tools and equipment (PPE and training provided). It may not be suitable for individuals who are uncomfortable working alone outdoors. **
What You’ll Do:
- Applying a TGR soil treatments, which includes safely mixing and handling products in compliance with company, state, and federal guidelines.
- Keep accurate digital records to support research and compliance.
- Professionally communicate with homeowners, representing Growth Solutions and utility partners.
- Navigate utility rights-of-way locating and identify trees for treatment.
What We Offer:
- Employee Stock Option Program in our 100% Employee-Owned Company
- 80 hours of PTO, 4 Floating Holidays and 8 Paid Holidays
- 401K Contribution Option with Match
- Full Range of Benefits available, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance
- Growth opportunities – We promote from within!
Qualifications:
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Must reside in the greater Springfield area.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and commitment to safe driving.
- Obtain pesticide applicator’s license upon starting (we will pay for test)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in forestry, tree care, landscaping, or utility work.
- Leadership experience in work, school, or volunteer roles.
- Tree identification knowledge.
- Comfortability with using basic hand tools and doing general maintenance on equipment.
Schedule & Travel:
- Full-time position with overtime paid at 1.5x.
- Typical workweek is 50 hours Monday through Friday
- Up to 50% travel which would include up to four weeks on the road with one week off, and shorter trips when work availability is closer to your home
About Us:
Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com) is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. We are a multi-faceted company dedicated to serving clients around the world, transforming the way ecosystems are maintained. We lead with innovation and achieve predictable results through science-based practices, research, and training. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.
#:: Environmental, Outdoor, Tree Work
Education
Required- High School or better
Salary : $28
