Position Purpose
This position is responsible for the administration of a cost effective, incentive-based Vegetation Management Program using best practices in the industry which includes the administration of contract work planners, tree clearing and herbicide crews.
Required Education & Experience
Associate degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or Agriculture and a minimum of 3 years of vegetation management experience or equivalent experience on a year for year basis.
Valid driver's license
Excellent communication skills and ability to handle complex customer related issues
Preferred Qualifications
ISA Arborist certification
Herbicide license
Excellent organization skills and able to manage multiple priorities
Job Description
During the intermediate classification phase, arborist will work alongside manager and peer arborists to fulfill core responsibilities, including, but not limited to the following:
- Assisting in the coordination of work planner schedule and tree contractors work plan
- Assisting and prioritizing schedule to enhance reliability program
- Assisting in the coordination of program with Operation Center management team
- Assisting to ensure contractor passport safety program is implemented Assisting in the planning and scheduling of circuits to be trimmed, monitoring and inspecting Right of Ways for trim and spray schedules. Counting all trees on a given circuit, set target price, specify scope of work, and negotiate price with contractor
- Assisting in budget management to ensure cost effectiveness without exceeding budget dollars
- Assisting in customer relations and customer commitment. Meeting with customers and community leaders as required on sensitive tree trimming issues
- Weekly computer time sheet entry of the tree crews, check for contractor mistakes, verify accurate invoices, and produce reports
- Compile, submit, and maintain quarterly and annual contractor evaluations
- Assisting in the coordination of tree resources during storm events
- All other duties and projects as assigned
Work Conditions
Normal office environment 20%; Field work 80%
Physical Effort
Frequent walking and climbing on uneven terrain; Frequent driving long distances
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company
220 W Main St
Louisville
Kentucky États-Unis
lge-ku.com/
