Title:  Inventory Arborist

Type:  Full-Time

About US:

CNUC is an employee-owned company with a strong commitment to recruiting and developing the best talent in the utility vegetation management industry. As our company continues to expand across the country and beyond, new career opportunities are becoming available.  

CNUC assists clients to improve their vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions. We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. Come join our highly experienced consulting and operations team of arborists who work on utility and municipal tree inventories!

Working for CNUC could be your next great job if:  

• You love talking to new people, being outside, and working independently.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and pay close attention to detail.
• You’re willing to learn. We provide ongoing training and assistance in obtaining industry-related certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory and complete level 1 and 2 risk assessments on trees along city-owned right-of-ways
• Submit inventory results to the municipal client with remediation recommendations
• Perform outdoor work safely, with an attention to detail
• Additional tasks such as safety audits, unit reporting accuracy, and accounting accuracy may be assigned
• Assistance may be required during storm events

Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree in forestry, horticulture, urban forestry, environmental science, natural resources, or related field
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Species identification skills, plus a knowledge of tree defects, diseases, and modes of failure
• Ability to work independently outdoors, year-round
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• ISA Arborist Certification and TRAQ are required
• At least one year’s experience collecting tree inventory data
• Proficient in map navigation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)

CNUC Offers:

• Competitive wages/excellent benefits
• Clothing allowance
• Smart phone
• Company vehicle/fuel card
• Ongoing training and credentialing
• Access to industry related training materials

Full-time positions include participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after 1 year of employment.  Pre-employment and post-hiring drug screening is a condition of employment. 

To apply, visit our website at http://www.cnutility.com/careers/ and submit an application.