Field Arborist: Utility Vegetation & Data Specialist

Atlas Field Services, LLC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services, LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a Utility Vegetation Management Specialist to assess vegetation around powerlines and plan required work to meet utility standards. This role involves data collection, field surveys, and client communication.

You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions, reading maps, identifying tree species, and coordinating with foresters to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, or Horticulture
• Actively pursue ISA arborist certification; possession of ISA arborist certification preferred
• ISA Utility Specialist certification preferred
• Must possess tree identification skills and the ability to read maps
• Positive attitude/neat professional appearance
• Demonstrates initiative and proactively looks for ways to perform work in the most effective manner and the ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal oversight
• Must be able to work safely and productively alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain
• Must be skilled with technology and possess basic computer and smart phone skills
• Capable of operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough roads

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

Map reading

GPS data collection

Outdoor/field work readiness

Technology proficiency

Proactive initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

ISA arborist certification

ISA Utility Specialist certification

Job description

Atlas Field Services, LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a Utility Vegetation Management Specialist to assess vegetation around powerlines and plan required work to meet utility standards. This role involves data collection, field surveys, and client communication.

You will work outdoors in varying weather conditions, reading maps, identifying tree species, and coordinating with foresters to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.