Role: The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing field operational activities and crews in support of vegetation management projects. The Supervisor works closely with the Program Manager, Operations Director, and other internal stakeholders to meet schedule deadlines, maintain crew safety, and meet quality control expectations for field work. The position directly oversees crew activities to complete assigned vegetation management responsibilities. The Supervisor will frequently interact with customer representatives to report on status, resolve concerns, and maintain positive relationships on behalf of the company.

Location: Flexable between Redding and Chico. Operations will be throughout the North Valley area.  Position will have daily field responsibilities and day travel will be required.  On occasion, and as needed, overnight travel may be required. 

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay: $85,000-$100,000/yr. w/ bonus potential 

Principal Responsibilities: Oversee field operational activities and crews in support of vegetation management projects. Work closely with the Program Manager, Operations Director, and other internal stakeholders to meet schedule deadlines. Provide safety oversight and leadership to ensure crews perform their work in accordance with company, customer, and industry safety requirements. Provide quality control coaching and oversight to maintain first-time quality. Interface with customer representatives to report on status, resolve concerns, and maintain positive relationships on behalf of the company. Manage relationship with all outside contractors as needed. Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, and ethics.

 Benefits:

• Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Bonus and profit-sharing plans

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the management and oversight of project contracts including bid process, identifying upcoming contract obligations, developing dispute resolution options, and assisting in contract final closure. 
• Manages project budget and accurately forecasts project cost to complete.
• Reviews the design of utility construction projects; directs the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects.
• Manages cash flows and final project costs, variances, and corrective actions.
• Proactively identify risks, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and coordinate corrective action.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Driver's License Required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in support of various internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supervising employees.
• Proven ability to effectively manage internal and external customer relationships.
• Strong written, oral, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with vegetation management processes and electric utility equipment.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working or consulting in the vegetation management, construction, utilities, or related industries.
• Project management certification such as PMP or similar.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years of leadership experience including fleet management and project management (tracking, P&L responsibility), detailed contract management, and overseeing crew-based operations.
• B.S. in a related field preferred.

Pre-Screen

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

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Required.

Physical Requirements:

• Rarely: walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally: standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs.
• Frequently: sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range.
• Constantly: seeing.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us:

Since 1940, Utility Tree Service (UTS) has specialized in utility line clearance work. Today, UTS continues to offer a responsive local presence with access to national resources for peak needs.

Our primary goal is to be a valued partner to utilities and other agencies in providing safe and efficient vegetation management with respect for people, property, and the environment.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.