Salt River Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, is seeking to hire a full-time Vegetation Management Specialist that will oversee the safe and efficient maintenance of power line rights-of-way crews by clearing and removing vegetation near cooperative power lines, including the removal of trees, brush, shrubs and branches within right-of-way throughout the service area of the cooperative.  This position is responsible for managing vegetation around all electrical utility systems to ensure public safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable power delivery by inspecting utility rights-of-way, identifying hazardous trees and vegetation, coordinating tee trimming and removal activities and working closely with contractors, property owners, and internal utility departments

Essential Functions

• Inspect distribution lines to identify vegetation hazards and ensure compliance with clearance standards.
• Evaluate tree health, structure, and risk using industry-standards arboriculture practices
• Prescribe appropriate vegetation management treatments, including pruning, removal and herbicide application.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor crews performing line clearance and vegetation management work.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI A300 standards, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
• Document inspections, service orders and vegetation conditions using GIS and work management system.
• Respond to storm events and emergency outages as needed.
• Communicate with property owners regarding required tree work and resolve member concerns professionally.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and certification programs.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 80+ pounds.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: ISA certified Arborist Certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Preferred: ISA certified Utility Specialist or ability to obtain within 30-months of employment.
• Preferred: Possess a “Commercial Applicator License” issued by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Certification Office, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Minimum 2 years of arboriculture, forestry, or vegetation managements experience.
• Knowledge of GIS mapping systems and work management software.
• Knowledge of tree identification, pruning standards, and safe work practices near energized conductors.

About Salt River Electric Cooperative Corp.

Salt River Electric is located in Central Kentucky, approximately 35 miles south of Louisville, KY. Serves over 58,000 members and 3,500 mils of overhead and 987 miles of underground distribution lines. Salt River Electric is a distribution system for Nelson, Bullitt, Spencer and Washington Counties. Applications can be printed from www.srelectric.com/job-opportunities/. Applications and summary of qualifications must be submitted Manager of Human Resources, Salt River Electric, PO Box 609, Bardstown, KY 40004 or via e-mail to jan@srelectric.com. Benefits includes, medical, dental, defined pension plan, 401k, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation.

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