Transmission Utility Forester

About the role

We are currently looking to add a Consulting Utility Forester to our team. This role involves working outdoors, independently, in a fast-paced environment, and with the challenges of a rewarding profession in vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Field Patrol Duties: Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards; classify prescribed work; conduct Tree Risk Assessments; mark vegetation; prescribe clearance actions.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights; communicate work plans; obtain permissions; provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance: Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies; audit contractor work; investigate tree-related outages; address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordination & Safety: Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors; report safety concerns; follow safety protocols; operate vehicles safely; travel to assigned work areas.
• Additional Responsibilities: Participate in storm and emergency response as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract).
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.

Skills

• Tree Identification
• Computer Applications
• GIS Software
• Microsoft Suite
• Safe Driving Record

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

Pay

Industry competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.
• Other benefits include Paid Holidays, EAP, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Sick Time, and a Weekly Pay Cycle.
• The company also offers a 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Referral Bonus Program, and ongoing training.

Company Overview

ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.