Consulting Utility Forester / Utility Arborist

Atlas Field Services; Frisco (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental & Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Atlas Field Services is seeking Consulting Utility Arborists to support vegetation management projects in the DFW area. You will assess trees, inspect lines, and coordinate with property owners to ensure VM compliance while working outdoors in varied weather.

Ideal candidates bring degrees in forestry or horticulture, ISA certification pathways, and the ability to respond to storms after hours. Atlas emphasizes safety, accountability, and career growth within a collaborative team.

Formación

• Degree in forestry, horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware desirable.
• ISA Arborist certification target within 3.5 years.

Responsabilidades

• Identify dead or dying trees affected by drought or environment.
• Inspect overhead power lines for vegetation clearance.
• Verify post-inspection and post-tree-trimming work.
• Assess trees for hazard or danger potential.
• Conduct transmission aerial audits.
• Assess property and prescribe VM work per guidelines.
• Discuss VM practices with customers and document visits.
• Respond to storm events outside normal hours.
• Support special VM projects as assigned.
• Manage VM Storm Desk with I-Dispatch, Smart Grid reports, emails.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver's license

Educación

Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Atlas Field Service is currently scouting for Consulting Utility Arborists in the DFW area.

Who are we?

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

Who You Are.

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify dead and dying trees affected by drought and other environmental conditions
• Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance
• Perform inspection and work verification on post pre-inspection and post tree-trimming work
• Inspect and assess trees for hazard or danger potential
• Transmission - perform aerial audits
• Assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines
• Communicate with customers/ landowners concerned current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document visit
• Respond to storm events across system outside of normal business hours
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility
• Distribution - Manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports and email updates

Qualifications By Level

Consulting Utility Arborist I:

• Candidate must have an Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Must be able to obtain an ISA Arborist certification within 3.5 years.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.

In addition, the candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Two years related utility experience, or
• Transmission: Must be willing to perform audits via aerial inspections.

Consulting Utility Arborist II:

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plans, and document in-person visits.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborists must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• Arborist must have demonstrated proficiency in dealing with escalated customer issues.
• requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Demonstrated professionalism in customer relations and organization is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.

Candidate Must Meet Two Of The Following Criteria

• One year experience as a CUA I, or
• Two years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or
• Exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance, or approved by COMPANY VM Manager.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist III:

• Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is required.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is required.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is desirable.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.

Candidate Must Meet Two Of The Following Criteria

• One year experience as a CUA II, or
• Three years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist IV:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is desirable.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.

Candidate Must Meet Two Of The Following Criteria

• One year as a CUA III, or
• Four years related utility experience, or
• Minimum one year experience on COMPANY VM system, or exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance.
• Distribution: Must be able to manage the VM Storm Desk including the use of I-Dispatch, Smart Grid Reports, and email updates.
• Transmission: Proficient at performing aerial audits. Applicant must have knowledge of FAC-003 and proficient with GPS mapping tools.

Consulting Utility Arborist V:

• An Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use is desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware is desirable.
• Must possess computer skills as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Arborist must be able to respond to storm events across the system outside of normal business hours.
• This position requires a current certification from the International Society of Arboriculture and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Certification for ISA Utility Specialist is required.
• Must have the ability to communicate with customers concerning current VM practices, discuss individualized property plan and document in-person visit.
• Must have the ability to assess individual property and prescribe work needed to adhere to current VM guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a safe manner.

Candidate Must Meet Two Of The Following Criteria

• Two years as a CUA IV, or
• Six years related utility experience, or
• Minimum two years’ experience on COMPANY VM system, or exceeds COMPANY expectations through documented, exceptional work performance.

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment:

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical:

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;
• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;
• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Safety:

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

What we offer:

• Truck or all-terrain vehicle, Industry competitive compensation, Paid Time Off, Health, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance, 401K