Field Technician, Vegetation Management

Jobtailor; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a vegetation management field specialist to support Transmission and Distribution projects across outdoor rights‑of‑way. The role prioritizes safety, accuracy, and hands‑on field work in varied outdoor conditions, requiring strong customer communication with property owners.

You will conduct field assessments of vegetation near circuits, develop site‑specific maintenance prescriptions, perform quality inspections, coordinate permissions, and assist crews during storm

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in vegetation management, natural resources, field operations, arboriculture, or environmental work.
• Technical diploma or associate degree (or equivalent experience) in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or Agronomy.
• Ability to travel up to 20% and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments of vegetation conditions near Transmission and Distribution circuits.
• Develop site-specific vegetation maintenance prescriptions for projects.
• Patrol rights-of-way, document vegetation conditions, and recommend actions.
• Identify, document, and mark danger trees and hazards.
• Notify property owners and negotiate permissions for vegetation control.
• Support foremen and crews, and perform post-work quality inspections.
• Conduct contractor safety oversight and inspections.
• Follow safety, regulatory procedures and participate in storm restoration tasks.
• Provide field support during storms or emergencies.
• Perform additional role-aligned tasks to support team goals.

Skills

Vegetation Management

Field Assessments

Safety Compliance

Customer Communication

Digital Tools Proficiency

Education

Technical diploma

Associate degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Field Enabled Technology

Digital Tools

Job description

• Conduct field assessments of vegetation conditions near Transmission and Distribution circuits
• Develop site-specific vegetation maintenance prescriptions for Transmission and Distribution projects
• Patrol power line rights-of-way, document vegetation conditions, and recommend remedial actions
• Identify, document, and mark danger trees and vegetation hazards
• Notify property owners of planned vegetation maintenance work and negotiate permission for required vegetation control
• Support general foremen and vegetation maintenance crews in clarifying prescribed work
• Perform post-work quality inspections
• Conduct contractor safety oversight and inspections
• Follow safety, operational, company, and regulatory compliance procedures
• Participate in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills
• Provide field support during storm or emergency restoration efforts as needed
• Perform additional role-aligned tasks to support team goals and operational flexibility

Requirements

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or equivalent experience in Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or Agronomy
• High School or equivalent (GED) when accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of experience performing similar functions
• 1-3 years of experience in vegetation management, natural resources, field operations, arboriculture, or environmental work
• Familiarity with vegetation management processes and vegetation maintenance practices
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed, field-based environment with strong interest in vegetation management
• Excellent customer communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with property owners
• Comfort and proficiency using field enabled technology and digital tools to support vegetation assessments and documentation
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands and outdoor working conditions
• Ability to travel 20%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management and field operations, with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective communication with property owners. Proficient in conducting assessments and developing maintenance prescriptions to support transmission and distribution projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vegetation Management
• Field Assessments
• Safety Compliance
• Customer Communication
• Digital Tools Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vegetation Management
• Field Assessments
• Vegetation Maintenance Practices
• Arboriculture
• Environmental Work
• Natural Resources
• Field Operations
• Quality Inspections
• Contractor Safety Oversight
• Storm Restoration

Soft Skills

• Customer Communication
• Self-Directed Work
• Professional Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Transmission and Distribution
• Vegetation Hazards
• Operational Compliance
• Emergency Restoration
• Physical Demands

Tools & Technologies

• Field Enabled Technology
• Digital Tools