Contract Utility Forester: Outdoor Veg Mgmt Pro

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

8 paid holidays

401K

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role emphasizes autonomy, safety, and delivering value to clients along energy corridors and with landowners.

You will conduct field patrols, assess vegetation condition, coordinate with stakeholders, and apply pruning and clearing techniques per standards. GIS and communication skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Forestry or natural resources degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of tree identification and GIS software; able to learn new programs.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record; able to work alone outdoors.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely patrol energy corridors and identify vegetation actions per client standards.
• Classify work and apply herbicide following field environment and ANSI standards.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Engage with landowners and agencies; obtain permissions for vegetation work.
• Coordinate safety, report hazards, and follow AMS safety protocols.

Skills

Field experience

GIS proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Forestry degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role emphasizes autonomy, safety, and delivering value to clients along energy corridors and with landowners.

You will conduct field patrols, assess vegetation condition, coordinate with stakeholders, and apply pruning and clearing techniques per standards. GIS and communication skills are highly valued.