Biologist - Ecologist - Utility Forester Planner Non-Union - Full-time

We are currently seeking a Utility Arborist/Work Planner to join our team.

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 

Type of Positions:

Full Time/Permanent 

Pay Rate:

Starting at over $15.50/hr. (Minimum 40hr/week) 

Benefits:

Health benefits and 401k available
Company vehicle

 Responsibilities: 

• Survey vegetative condition of utility right of ways and identify the work necessary to clear them to the utility provider’s standard.
• Communicate utility’s vegetation management plan to customers.
• Counsel customers about compatible plant species to place near power lines.
• Input planned work into GIS based software
• Perform various duties assigned by utility foresters.
• Assist with storm damage assessment.

Qualifications: 

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Natural Resources related field required.
• Thorough knowledge of woody plant species, including but not limited to, ability to identify and knowledge of growth characteristics.
• Ability to work outside in a safe, productive manner in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good organization skills.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, with background in GIS software.

Required education: 

• Bachelor's 

Required license or certification:

• Driver's License 

Physical Requirements:

Key:

Rarely = less than 10%

Occasionally = up to 33%

Frequently = up to 66%

Continuously = 67% to 100%

 

Activity:

R

O

F

C

Activity:

R

O

F

C

Standing

 

 

X 

 

Seeing

 

 

 

X

Walking

 

 

X

 

Reading

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

X

 

 

Reaching

 

 X

 

 

Stooping

 X

 

 

 

Range of Motion

 

 X

 

 

Kneeling

X

 

 

 

Hearing - Speech Range

 

 

X

 

Squatting

 X

 

 

 

Depth Perception

 

 

X 

 

Body Twisting

X

 

 

 

Color Vision

X

 

 

 

Crawling

X

 

 

 

Lifting

 X

 

 

 

Sense of Touch

 

 

 X

 

Carrying

 

X 

 

 

Manual Dexterity

 

X 

 

 

Pushing

X

 

 

 

Speaking Clearly

 

 

 

X 

Pulling

X 

 

 

 

Seeing Distant

 

 

 X

 

Climbing Ladders

 X

 

 

 

Climbing On/Off Truck

 

X

 

 

Climbing Stairs

X

 

 

 

Climbing Poles

 X

 

 

 

Balancing

 

X 

 

 

Gripping

 

X 

 

 

Lifting up to 10 lbs

 

X 

 

 

Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs

 X

 

 

 

Lifting up to 50 lbs

X

 

 

 

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.