Pole and Structure Brushing Senior Manager

A partner in progress, Rancho delivers proactive vegetation management, environmental and professional solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship, protecting communities and powering the future. Rancho is currently hiring for the position of Pole Brush & Structure Brush Senior Manager.

The Pole Brush & Structure Brush Senior Manager will lead Rancho’s vegetation control programs around utility poles, structures, substations, and rights-of-way. This role requires a proven utility vegetation control leader with experience managing programs across multiple utilities and states.

The Senior Manager will oversee mechanical and chemical clearance programs, herbicide application, procurement, storage and management, weed abatement, and crew operations, ensuring work meets utility specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including California PRC 4292.

This role is based in California. Regular travel across the Western United States may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Manage pole brush, structure brush, and right-of-way programs across multiple utilities and states.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and budgets; track production and costs against contract targets.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for utility clients.

Operations

• Lead general foremen, foremen, and crews; recruit, train, and develop field leaders.
• Mobilize crews and equipment across service territories, including emergency response.
• Manage fleet, equipment, and materials.

Herbicide Application & BMPs

• Oversee herbicide programs, including product selection, label compliance, and equipment calibration.
• Enforce BMPs for drift prevention, spill response, and protection of water bodies and sensitive habitat.
• Procure, store and manage herbicide inventory in compliance with respective state laws.
• Maintain pesticide use records, state reporting, and applicator licensing.

Mechanical & Chemical Clearance

• Direct pole clearing, structure brush, substation vegetation control, and weed abatement.
• Integrate mechanical and chemical methods for long-term, cost-effective control.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a zero-incident safety culture with the Health & Safety team.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections and resolve utility audit findings.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of utility vegetation control or vegetation management experience, including 2+ years managing multi-crew programs.
• Experience managing programs across multiple utilities and states.
• Expertise in herbicide application, label interpretation, and BMPs.
• Experience with mechanical clearance, chemical clearance, and weed abatement.
• California QAL with Right-of-Way category or equivalent state license, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight.
• California Pest Control Adviser (PCA) license, Weed Control category (preferred).
• Pesticide licenses in additional Western states (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $90,000+ DOE
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage for employees and their families
• 401k Program
• Paid Vacation

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned based on the role’s requirements within the business unit.

ABOUT RANCHO

A partner in progress, Rancho delivers proactive vegetation management, environmental and professional solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship, protecting communities and powering the future.

Since 2010, we’ve built a reputation for reliability and human-centric innovation, serving our partners nationwide with over 500 employees and 700 pieces of equipment.

Rooted in family values and driven by excellence, Rancho is shaping a safer, more resilient future.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Rancho Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Per California pay transparency laws, this is a full-time position that starts from $90,000 DOE.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road