Vegetation Control Technician Uts

Electrician
San Diego Metropolitan Area
February 3, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: July 30, 2026
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Position: Vegetation Control Technician Uts
Company: Utility Tree Service

Job Brief

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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.. . benefits:. .

Experience
Work Record of 18 Years is required

Qualifications
Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Job Detail
  • 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 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 1-833-222-3066
  • We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U
  • S
  • Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees


  • Benefits

         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


  • Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066
  • We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U
  • S
  • Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees


  •  An Equal Opportunity Employer


  •  Please Note:

         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
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