Contract Coastal Utility Forester – Field-Based Expert

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

8 Paid Holidays

401K & vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive & Referral Bonus

Boot and Clothing Program

Training & certifications assistance

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. The role emphasizes safe outdoor field work, independent operation, and collaboration with clients, with opportunities for ongoing training and industry certification.

Ideal candidates have practical utility vegetation management experience, ISA arborist interest, and the ability to work in varied weather and terrain.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Leadership/foreman experience desired.
• Education may be required depending on client contract.

Responsibilities

• Patrol energy corridors on foot and identify vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection.
• Classify work using field environment and tree condition; may include herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions per client directives and ANSI standards.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

ISA arborist knowledge

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Field safety

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. The role emphasizes safe outdoor field work, independent operation, and collaboration with clients, with opportunities for ongoing training and industry certification.

Ideal candidates have practical utility vegetation management experience, ISA arborist interest, and the ability to work in varied weather and terrain.