Vegetation Management Specialist (Field)
ITC HoldingsCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Posted October 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
ITC Holdings, founded in 2003 as part of Fortis, is a leading utility company specializing in high-voltage transmission infrastructure. With operations spanning Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, ITC focuses on improving reliability, expanding access to markets, lowering energy costs, relieving congestion, and interconnecting new generation sources. The company's core value proposition lies in its commitment to a greener future through innovative transmission solutions that unlock the potential of renewable energy.
Job Description
This role is for a Vegetation Management Specialist to ensure the protection and preservation of company assets while managing vegetation contractors. The position involves monitoring project progress, ensuring safety and security, and addressing community issues related to vegetation management. The specialist will support planning and capital projects and document property rights. It's a full-time position focused on maintaining the company's power grid and infrastructure.
Requirements
- Acts in a manner to properly protect company interests and assets
- Ensures that all environmental regulations are observed and maintained by vegetation contractors
- Supports safety and security functions to ensure all work is performed correctly
- Assist with pre planning work for capital projects/estimates
- Monitor and track tree contractor progress on capital projects
- Assist with documentation of Right of Way conditions
- Monitor vegetation maintenance scope effectiveness
- Assist with community issues related to VM
- Ensure operation or work aligns with company guidelines
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Valid driver’s license
- Utility experience