Colorado Springs Utilities

Utility Arborist (Vegetation Management)

LocationColorado Springs, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$88,000-$110,000

About This Job


Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft


Pay Range $88,000 to $110,000


Location Colorado Springs, CO


Date First Posted 5/15/25


Applications are being accepted through: 5/20/25

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.*


Utility Arborist (Vegetation Management)

Colorado Springs Utilities' electric system includes more than 1,000 miles of overhead distribution and transmission lines. You will primarily support our electric line crews through overseeing our line clearance program, including managing daily operations, coordinating external tree contractor work, maintaining the trim cycle, supervising the application of herbicide, and ensuring compliant and comprehensive vegetation work plans. The work that you will do is critical to ensuring our utility crews' ability to safely and effectively maintain reliable power for the Colorado Springs community while being aware of wildfire hazard and trimming/removing accordingly.


What Else Will You be Doing?

Planning and scheduling cyclical vegetation work for contracted tree crews
Coordinating vegetation work during unplanned, emergency, or storm events with contracted tree crews and Colorado Springs Utilities' line crews
Collaborating with line crews on new construction prints for overhead and underground planning
Overseeing and auditing tree contractor work to ensure compliance with utility specifications
Receiving, investigating, and addressing customer concerns on tree-caused power outages
Coordinating with customers when line clearance work is required on their property
Ensuring compliance with NERC regulations, specifically, serving as the SME for FAC003-5 (Transmission Vegetation Management) - and ensuring compliance with WECC regulations
Managing line program bids and contract administration
Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers, including the US Forest Service, Colorado State Forest Service, City Forestry, Colorado Springs Fire Department, and Colorado Springs military installations


Who You Are

Experience in vegetation management, forestry, and utility line clearance
Possession of the following certifications and licenses: ISA Certified Arborist; ISA Certified Utility Specialist; and Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor License for Category 109 (Industrial Right of Way)
Possession of Colorado Department of Agriculture Wood Preservation and Wood Products Treatment (Category 306) is valued* Possession of an ISA Municipal Arborist Certification is valued* Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required* - this job requires operating Utilities vehicles as an essential job function


Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.* Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.* Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.*

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.


Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

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