one tech engineering

Vegetation Technician

$50,000 - $60,000 per Year
Permanent
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Syracue, New York

One Tech Engineering is looking for a Vegetation Technician located in Syracuse, New York. The Vegetation Technician will be responsible for safely maintaining solar sites through equipment operation, vegetation control, site inspections, routing, and basic administrative tracking.

The candidate must be a US citizen or hold a green card. The candidate should have previous experience operating heavy commercial vegetation equipment.

Vegetation Technician Responsibilities:
  • Strictly follow and enforce all company safety protocols, PPE requirements, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety plans at all times.
  • Conduct mandatory pre-work safety assessments and site inspections to identify, document, and mitigate hazards (e.g., thermal risks, electrical hazards, terrain issues, damaged infrastructure) before beginning work.
  • Safely transport, load, and operate heavy vegetation equipment, trimmers, and utility trailers.
  • Lead by example and ensure that seasonal helpers or crew members understand, follow, and maintain strict safety compliance on site.
  • Perform direct, hands-on mechanical vegetation control, including operating commercial-grade zero-turn mowers and brush hogs within fenced arrays, and detailed weed-whipping around electrical equipment, poles, and post foundations.
  • Execute a 4-day weekly field schedule to manage vegetation across assigned facilities on a variable rotation cycle, adapting to weather and growth conditions.
  • Perform routine small equipment maintenance and minor repair tasks (e.g., blade sharpening, belt replacements, oil/filter changes, basic small engine troubleshooting) to maximize equipment uptime safely.
  • Perform basic civil and site upkeep tasks as needed on an infrequent basis (e.g., debris removal, minor fence touch-ups, or tree/heavy brush clearing)
  • Plan daily routing for assigned regional sites; log and complete work orders promptly upon task execution. Same day completion of Service Reports, once a job is finished.
  • Use Microsoft Teams and Outlook daily to manage communications, track assigned tasks, participate in team workflows, and ensure project updates are clear.
  • Generate accurate site condition reports, incident logs, and mandatory job safety documentation in a timely manner.
  • Track completed site cuts in spreadsheets against contractual cut limits, flagging sites approaching limits for additional client coordination.
  • Conduct basic administrative research as needed (e.g., sourcing local repair shops, evaluating equipment options, locating storage units, or coordinating local vendor support).
Requirements for the Vegetation Technician:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated safety-first attitude with a clean safety record in previous industrial or field roles.
  • Previous experience operating heavy commercial vegetation equipment (zero-turn mowers, brush hogs, commercial trimmers).
  • Experience with small engines or commercial equipment repair and maintenance is a major plus.
  • Basic computer literacy and comfort using software applications (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Excel/spreadsheets) for administrative reporting, task tracking, and goal management.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; comfortable towing and maneuvering a 20-foot utility trailer daily is desirable.
  • Experience operating chainsaws safely and performing minor fence repairs is a plus (not required).
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