What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Arborist Technician position at Southern Company?
Job Description
Job Summary
The posting will be for two (2) distribution positions and one (1) transmission position.
Utility Arborist Technician
Utility Arborist Technicians are responsible for providing support to Distribution and Transmission arborists in their respective work territories. This support includes but is not limited to identifying and documenting vegetation-related hazards on the right-of-way, monitoring contracted tree crews, communicating with GPC customers, assisting with work planning, and supporting the integrated vegetation management (VM) plan for the forestry capital program. There is no required office location for this position. Some overnight travel may be required. The specific work territory will be determined. The successful candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the assigned territory. Candidates should indicate their ability to accept various assigned territories in the job questionnaire.
Modified relocation assistance may be available for these positions.
Job Duties
- Contribute to the development, planning and Implementation of an integrated vegetation management (IVM) plan across the assigned territory
- Perform rights of way patrols, vegetation, and electrical clearance assessments
- Communicate with customers and land owners regarding rights of way and vegetation matters
- Assist with management of the daily work-plans of multiple contractor resources to ensure work practices are performed safely, productively, and within schedule
- Perform on-going quality control inspections of completed work as well as work in progress to ensure compliance with contract specifications
- Establish and maintain relationships with various federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies and departments related to vegetation management.
- Represent Georgia Power to various organizations such as local tree boards, neighborhood associations, professional organizations, company or industry committees, etc.
- Effectively communicate vegetation maintenance objectives and practices to both internal and external customers
- Ensure all compliance and regulatory obligations are met
- Ensure compliance with requirements of FAC-003-5 always
- Work outside normal business hours in support of emergency restoration efforts is expected
Job Requirements
Education / Experience
Competencies
Behavioral Attributes
This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position :
About Us
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE : SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com / GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com / GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com / ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus / awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https : / / seo.nlx.org / southernco / pdf / SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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