Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

　　Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

　　As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

　　INTERN, FORESTRY INSPECTOR (La Crosse, Lancaster or Elk Mound, WI)

　　Hourly Wage $19.75 | Anticipated start date of May 2024

　　The Forestry Inspector Intern is responsible to perform Right of Way (ROW) inspection and documentation of vegetation conditions of Dairyland Power Cooperative’s transmission right of way corridors.

　　The Impact You'll Make In This Role:

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

　　Learn all applicable safety rules and work practices; apply as appropriate. Perform duties associated with collecting field data. Gather and read information from appropriate Asset Management Database System. Fill out inspection forms which will include a detailed description of each span of a circuit’s vegetation conditions, clearances, and related maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

　　Your Experience and Expertise:

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

　　Education & Experience : Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college with a major in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Forestry or related program. Courses related to forestry, dendrology, plant taxonomy, or silviculture preferred.

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Ability to identify tree species, both mature and sapling trees. Evaluate tree conditions Danger trees vs Hazard trees. Good verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate with co-workers and property owners. Basic computer skills needed (GIS, timesheets and travel reimbursement requests). Safety awareness and the ability to learn. Must obtain a valid driver’s license.

　　Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, bending, reaching/stretching, climbing over fences. Ability to negotiate uneven terrain.

　　Environmental Demands : Work outdoors, occasionally in extreme heat, humidity, or wetness. Exposure to insects, wildlife, and poisonous or noxious plants.

　　Other Job Characteristics: Considerable travel. Moderate supervision: ability to work independently.

　　We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

　　Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

　　Life insurance

　　Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

　　Paid Time Off

　　Robust Wellness Program

　　New Flexible Work Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　So much more!

　　Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

　　If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

　　With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

　　At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

　　Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.