Detroit-Area Utility Vegetation Field Specialist

Atlas Field Services; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Utility Vegetation Management Specialist to inspect vegetation around power lines and plan safe, compliant work. You will collect species data, GPS locations, and coordinate with foresters to execute vegetation control projects.

The role is full-time and outdoors in the Detroit area, requiring reliability and a practical outdoor skill set. The ideal candidate has a background in forestry or horticulture, experience in vegetation management, and pursuit of ISA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture.
• Pursue ISA arborist certification; ISA arborist certification preferred.
• ISA Utility Specialist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses vegetation around powerlines and plans necessary work to meet utility standards.
• Collects data on unit counts, species, conditions, and GPS locations.
• Communicates with tree owners about upcoming vegetation management work.
• Collaborates with Removal Negotiation Experts and/or foresters as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree identification skills

Read maps

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

ISA arborist certification preferred

ISA Utility Specialist certification preferred

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Utility Vegetation Management Specialist to inspect vegetation around power lines and plan safe, compliant work. You will collect species data, GPS locations, and coordinate with foresters to execute vegetation control projects.

The role is full-time and outdoors in the Detroit area, requiring reliability and a practical outdoor skill set. The ideal candidate has a background in forestry or horticulture, experience in vegetation management, and pursuit of ISA