Field-Based Utility Forester - Vegetation Management Pro

Utilities Service, LLC; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, &;

8 Paid Holidays

401K, sick time and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive and Referral Bon

Boot and Clothing Program

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a proactive Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will conduct field patrols along energy corridors, assess tree risk, prune or remove vegetation per standards, and engage landowners to obtain necessary permissions.

The role requires forestry education or related experience, GIS and MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied conditions. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• 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/technology and Microsoft Office; familiarity with iPhone.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: organize records, maps and paperwork; review sites for endangered species and habitats.
• Field Patrol Duties: safely patrol energy corridors; identify vegetation for pruning/removal; classify work and apply herbicide.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: use maps to identify property boundaries; communicate work plans to owners and agencies.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance: recommend IVM strategies; audit contractor work; investigate outages and document findings.
• Coordination & Safety: coordinate non-routine work; report safety concerns; follow AMS safety practices; operate vehicles.
• Additional Responsibilities: participate in storm and emergency response; perform other duties.

Skills

Forestry knowledge

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Outdoor work ability

Driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a proactive Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will conduct field patrols along energy corridors, assess tree risk, prune or remove vegetation per standards, and engage landowners to obtain necessary permissions.

The role requires forestry education or related experience, GIS and MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied conditions. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential.