Contract Field Forester & Utility Vegetation Specialist

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, +

8 Paid Holidays

401K, vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly pay cycle

Performance incentive program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications support

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our field team. The role focuses on vegetation management for electrical and utility corridors, with emphasis on safety, coordination with landowners, and adherence to client standards.

The candidate will perform patrols, document findings, and apply ISA pruning techniques; experience with GIS and MS Office is preferred, with the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Experience with vegetation management in electric utility settings is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for stakeholder engagement and field coordination.
• Ability to learn new software and adapt to field conditions is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patrol records, maps, and paperwork; maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify vegetation for pruning/removal/protection and conduct ISA pruning in line with standards.
• Engage landowners and agencies, obtaining permissions for vegetation work.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with client specs and handle field safety.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and respond to safety concerns.
• Participate in storm and emergency vegetation response as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry/natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our field team. The role focuses on vegetation management for electrical and utility corridors, with emphasis on safety, coordination with landowners, and adherence to client standards.

The candidate will perform patrols, document findings, and apply ISA pruning techniques; experience with GIS and MS Office is preferred, with the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions and travel between sites.