Contract Forester

Hirebridge; Roswell (GA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Industry competitive compensation

Truck/ATV vehicle option

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia team as a full-time employee. You will inspect rights-of-way, manage vegetation, and coordinate with landowners and contractors in a demanding outdoor role.

The ideal candidate has a forestry degree and several years of arborist experience in utility work, with GPS/GIS and customer service skills. We offer competitive pay, vehicle options, and comprehensive benefits in a field-based setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Arborist certification or relevant degree preferred.
• 3+ years as an inventory/work/quality arborist in a utility context.
• Minimum 1 year utility line clearance or work planning experience.
• Fully qualified to relieve a client's arborist upon request.
• Familiarity with OM/CM work processes and WMS systems.
• Basic GPS and GIS system understanding.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Basic tree identification skills essential.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility systems is required.
• Knowledge of regional tree species, growth rates, and failure characteristics.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and plan maintenance.
• Use client systems for field data and work tracking.
• Assist in developing bid packages, maps, and work manifests.
• Research easements, land rights, and right-of-way widths and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns about the work.
• Assist in creating public relations materials as needed.
• Answer contractor questions about work specs and requirements.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with utility specs.
• Assist in contractor management during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support on special utility projects.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Vegetation management

Right-of-way inspection

Field data collection

Customer communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences degree

3+ years inventory/design/quality arborist experience

1 year utility line clearance or work planning experience

Fully qualified to relieve a client's arborist

Proficiency in OM/CM and WMS processes

GPS/GIS systems familiarity

Customer service experience

Basic tree identification skills

Basic knowledge of electric utility systems

Knowledge of regional tree species and growth characteristics

Descripción del empleo

Atlas Field Services is actively scouting for Contract Forester - to join our team as full-time employees. W e have available roles state wide in Georgia.

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 driven by innovation, and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

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.

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.

Job Type

Full-time

What we offer:

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

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. You have experience in vegetation management and utility space.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• High utilization of client systems and applications.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects assigned by the utility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist, or quality arborist.
• A minimum of 1 year of utility line clearance experience or utility work planning experience.
• Fully qualified to relieve a client's arborist.
• Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
• Ability to easily learn applicable computer systems with basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems.
• Customer Services experience is required.
• Basic tree identification skills.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Basic knowledge of regional tree species, their growth rates, structural characteristics, and failure characteristics.

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• 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.);
• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;
• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;
• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;
• 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.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer