Consulting Utility Forester – Routine and Special Projects
American Tree Medics Inc · Tulare, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with major electric utility systems to inspect rights of way and utility infrastructure, identifying vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.
- Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps, and use GPS navigation.
- Communicate with landowners regarding necessary work on their properties.
- Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions.
- Cooking
- Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.
Qualifications
- Desired Qualifications
- Ability to embrace an outdoor, independent work environment.
- Thrives on adaptation, continual learning, training, and attention to detail.
- Possesses knowledge or the capacity to quickly learn local tree species and specific growth rates.
- Able to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
- Understands that communication and teamwork are essential to our success.
- International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist (ISA) highly encouraged.
- Able to learn to use range finders and job-specific equipment.
- Required Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- A minimum of 1 year of arboriculture experience.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- A clean driving record (DMV printout required).
- Proficient in operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough and narrow roads.
- Willingness to travel. (Travel is not guaranteed but highly likely.)
- Lodging and per diem paid for all overnight travel.
- Capability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Benefits
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Medical
- Retail Savings
- Vision
Pay
- Competitive pay
Schedule
- Not specified