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Safety Manager - Vegetation Management

TSU, Cameron Park, California, United States

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Job Title and Location Safety Manager - Vegetation Management

Location:

Cameron Park, CA

Reports to:

Corporate Safety Manager

Compensation Range:

$120,000 - $175,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and travel opportunities

Company Overview TSU (Tree Service Unlimited, Inc.) is a leader in quality utility line clearing services, vegetation management, emergency disaster response, and woody debris management solutions for utility networks. TSU is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Our goal is to continue strategizing with large utility companies and agencies to better secure the power grid in the event of disaster while maintaining hazard‑free lines from wildfires.

Together with Ceres Environmental Services, we specialize in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Founded in 1976, Ceres has secured more than $3.2 billion in government‑funded contracts.

We offer resilience, teamwork and a culture that values initiative, diversity and freedom to lead.

What We Are Looking For We are seeking a

Safety Manager

to lead and strengthen safety programs across all TSU vegetation management operations. This individual will serve as a key leader in shaping safety culture, developing training systems, and ensuring compliance across utility and forestry projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in vegetation management or utility safety and the leadership presence to influence both field crews and executive stakeholders.

Success in the first 12 months includes:

Establishing a standardized training platform

Reducing incident rates through proactive field engagement

Building trusted relationships with client utilities and internal teams

What You Will Do

Lead and oversee TSU's safety program across PG&E and other utility/forestry contracts

Develop, implement, and update training manuals, standard operating procedures, and onboarding programs

Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across multiple states

Deliver employee training on electrical hazard awareness, chainsaw safety, aerial lift, CPR/First Aid, and wildfire protocols

Lead incident investigations and implement corrective action plans

Represent TSU with client utilities, regulatory agencies, and industry partners

Mentor supervisors and field leaders to foster a proactive, accountable safety culture

Collaborate with operations and HR teams to maintain compliance with OSHA, CAL OSHA, ANSI Z133, and DOT/FMCSA standards

Provide safety support across all TSU and affiliated Ceres/CTL entities as needed, ensuring consistent safety standards, compliance practices, and field‑level oversight company‑wide

Required Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in safety management within vegetation management, forestry, or utility line clearance

Strong knowledge of OSHA, CAL OSHA, ANSI Z133, DOT/FMCSA, and utility safety regulations

Proven experience in developing and implementing training programs and safety manuals

Demonstrated ability to lead field teams and influence organizational safety culture

Excellent communication and documentation skills

California‑based travel required across utility & forestry projects nationally

Preferred Qualifications

ISA Certified Arborist or Utility Specialist

CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification

OSHA 30 certification

CTSP or eligible to take the CTSP Exam

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field

Experience representing contractors in client safety meetings or regulatory inspections

What to Expect The Safety Manager - Vegetation Management position is both strategic and hands‑on. You'll audit crews, train supervisors, ensure compliance, and drive initiatives that elevate safety standards across TSU's growing utility and forestry portfolio. Our culture values integrity, responsiveness, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying conditions

Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Must have specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Must be willing to wear PPE (hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, etc.)

Ability to work in challenging environments including adverse weather, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, high/elevated places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels

Commitment to following safety standards and protocols

Why Join TSU? At TSU, you won't just have a job—you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact community safety and resilience through vegetation management and wildfire prevention.

We offer:

A collaborative, mission‑driven culture

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

Tree Services Unlimited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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