Safety Manager - Vegetation Management

Job Title: 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

TSU - A Ceres Company

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 the capital of California, Sacramento.

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.

The Ceres Commitment

Ceres Environmental Services is a leader 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, reflecting decades of trusted service in delivering critical aid.

We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it's needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres and TSU, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, protecting communities, and keeping critical infrastructure safe.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork.

If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in. We don't just respond to challenges - we rise to them.

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, and 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 companywide.

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
• 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 spend time in the field auditing crews, training supervisors, and ensuring compliance, while also driving initiatives that elevate safety standards across TSU's growing utility and forestry portfolio. Our culture values integrity, responsiveness, and teamwork - and our best people thrive in fast-paced environments where their leadership directly impacts community safety and operational excellence.

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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