Powerline Clearance Tree Trimmer

Overview

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. We strive to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

We are looking to hire a Powerline Clearance Tree Trimmer in the Power Line Clearance and Landscapes (PLC&L) organizational unit, Transmission Right-of-Way (ROW) Maintenance work group. This position is responsible for performing line-clearance tree trimming and removal and inspecting overhead power lines and equipment, primarily on the Transmission ROW in and around Seattle. This position serves under the immediate supervision of the Journey-person in Charge (JIC – crew lead) and as a Direct Report to the Transmission ROW Maintenance Crew Chief.

• Tree Trimmers perform tree trimming and removal operations, rigging, tree inspections, herbicide applications, and support other vegetation management.
• Complete activities in the Transmission ROW Maintenance program as assigned.
• Work may be conducted on the ground, from an aerial lift (bucket truck), or from within a tree’s canopy; the ability to climb is essential.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and tools required for trimming and removing trees within the electrical transmission and distribution system (Utility Arboriculture), ANSI Z133 safety standards, herbicide application requirements, and strong tree identification skills.
• Work assignments are carried out as part of a team and under the direct supervision of the JIC and/or Trans ROW CC.
• Operate equipment (trucks) and tow a chipper; possess the necessary license endorsements to do so.

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Requires successful completion of a two-year line clearance apprenticeship program and sufficient experience and/or training with vegetation management to perform the powerline tree-trimming portion of the work.

• Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather.
• Work is performed at varying heights, in and around high voltage and energized equipment, in construction areas, and around moving traffic.
• Work requires prolonged physical exertion and lifting of objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.
• Works around high voltage equipment, at construction sites. May handle toxic or hazardous materials.
• Requires working evenings, weekends, holidays and long hours during emergency and outage situations.

Current Washington State driver's license and CDL with "A" endorsement.

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Three or more years of Power Line Clearance tree trimming experience (not inclusive of apprenticeship).
• A current Washington State pesticide applicator’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Experience working with and knowledge of native and invasive plant material relative to the Pacific Northwest.
• Current ISA Certified Arborist certification and Utility Arborist certification, or the ability to acquire them within 90 days of hire.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

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