Contract Utility Forester - Field Vegetation Specialist

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, or

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

8 Paid Holidays

401K, sick time and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive & Referral Bonus

Boot and Clothing Program

Training & Certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics in the United States (GA) seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will patrol, assess, and manage vegetation along energy corridors, ensuring compliance with ISA pruning techniques and ANSI clearance standards while engaging landowners and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and field-based problem solving with opportunities for training and industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of 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 and Microsoft Office & iPhone usage.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather/terrain and environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to multi-task and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits and maintain documentation.
• Review sites for endangered species, habitats, and vegetation suitability.
• Safely patrol energy corridors, identify vegetation for pruning/removal per standards.
• Classify work per field environment and tree condition; apply herbicide where needed.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions per client directives and ANSI/ISA standards.
• Identify landowner rights using digital maps; communicate plans to owners/agency partners.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work and provide professional customer service.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with client specs.

Skills

Vegetation management experience

Tree identification

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in forestry/natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics in the United States (GA) seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will patrol, assess, and manage vegetation along energy corridors, ensuring compliance with ISA pruning techniques and ANSI clearance standards while engaging landowners and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and field-based problem solving with opportunities for training and industry certifications.