Vegetation Control Technician UTS

Description Job Title: Vegetation Control Technician

This position is responsible for the safe and effective clearance of utility poles, ensuring they are kept free of vegetation year-round. With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.

- Union Pension - Retirement Plan

- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

- Employee Assistance Program

- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

- Removes brush and grass from the base of wood poles supporting electrical power lines.

- Rakes and clears brush and grass away from the pole area.

- Handles all necessary repairs including the replacement of worn or damaged parts to chain saw and/or weed eater.

- Applies chemical herbicide to right-of-way following brush removal.

- Operates a chain saw and/or weed eater down to and at ground level.

- Walks over rough terrain to reach poles that are inaccessible with pickup.

- Works around moving equipment.

- Works around excessive noise from machines with hearing protection.

- Works in tight spaces - clear poles within an approximate 10-foot circumference.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years of age or older.

- Ability to safely operate company vehicle.

Education & Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Entry-level position, previous experience is a plus.

Pre-Screen:

- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

- A valid Driver's license is Required.

Travel Requirements:

- Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.

- Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

- RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles, color-vision, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.

- OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): kneeling, climbing on/off truck, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.

- FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, stooping, squatting, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 10 lbs., pushing, lifting, depth-perception, hearing-speech range, range of motion, reaching.

- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): sense of touch, gripping, seeing, reading, carrying, pulling.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling

. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.