Safety Specialist - Atlas Field Services

Atlas Field Services (AFS) is currently seeking Vegetation Management Safety Professionals to join our team in the Central Coast and Bay Area regions.  Interested applicants must reside in the area or be willing to relocate to the area. 

Who are we?

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

Who You Are:

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done. You have at least one year experience in the vegetation management and utility space.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform safety observations on utility vegetation management tree contractor.
• Utilize client required operating system for data collection, reporting, and tracking.
• Attendance and participation in Management and Client required safety meetings
• Communicate daily with the client, contractors, and Atlas management
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
• Assist in storm and other disaster related assignments
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5 years’ experience in Utility Line Clearance Arboriculture is required.

• 2-5 years’ experience tree climbing skills, rigging, stump grinding, chipping, operating skid steers and various equipment used in the three care industry.

 • Foreman experience is an asset 

• Aerial lift operations skills 

• Knowledge base to effectively prune and remove trees, according to the ANSI Z133 standards for the tree care industry

• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to problem-solve and multi-task with close attention to detail.

• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain

• Must have basic computer skills and a smart phone

• Supervisory experience preferred 

• Training experience preferred

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• OSHA 30 is required
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive company provided vehicle required
• Current First-aid and CPR certification required
• BS or AS degree in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred
• ISA Certification preferred 
• CTPS a plus
• Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish) is a plus
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear (e.g. relaying to employees, phone calls).
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk long  distances, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public and workers; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. traveling to customer sites, performing work   on site).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles (e.g. in warehouse, at customer sites).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

PRE-QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass a post-offer background and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Industry competitive compensation
• Company Vehicle 
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:   $49.63 per hour