Union VC/TSRR Tech (North Coast- South & North)
On-site · Santa Rosa, California, United States or Napa, California, United States
Job Summary
Vegetation Control (VC) Technician (Tower Clearing) performs field-based vegetation control, access clearing, and support in utility rights-of-way and managed areas. Responsibilities include manual vegetation clearing with tools (weedeaters, chainsaws), base-of-tower vegetation clearing to bare mineral soil, herbicide application following regulations, pre-inspections of power towers, navigating rough terrain, maintaining vegetation clearances for safety and operations, and data/documentation entry via tablets/phones. Must comply with safety programs, participate in daily safety meetings, wear PPE, and work independently or as part of a field crew. Travel to multiple field locations, including remote or rugged areas, is required. Preferred candidates have prior vegetation management, right-of-way, forestry, or utility support experience and familiarity with field-based operations and safety-sensitive roles.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License (Class C or equivalent)
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within a designated period, if required
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required licenses, certifications, or credentials related to vegetation control or herbicide application
- Ability to use basic electronic devices (tablets, phones, or computers) for data input
- Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard operating procedures
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and capable of working in a field environment
- Ability and willingness to apply herbicides safely following company training and applicable regulations
- Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying environmental conditions
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials that may exceed 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb over uneven terrain, and work extended hours as needed
- Prior experience in vegetation management, right-of-way work, forestry, or utility support
- Familiarity with field-based operations, inspections, or utility environments
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