Field Consulting Utility Arborist – Growth & Benefits

Atlas Field Services; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking Consulting Utility Arborists to support vegetation management projects in the DFW area. You will assess trees, inspect lines, and coordinate with property owners to ensure VM compliance while working outdoors in varied weather.

Ideal candidates bring degrees in forestry or horticulture, ISA certification pathways, and the ability to respond to storms after hours. Atlas emphasizes safety, accountability, and career growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry, horticulture or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of vegetation management and herbicide use desirable.
• Knowledge of electric utility facilities and hardware desirable.
• ISA Arborist certification target within 3.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Identify dead or dying trees affected by drought or environment.
• Inspect overhead power lines for vegetation clearance.
• Verify post-inspection and post-tree-trimming work.
• Assess trees for hazard or danger potential.
• Conduct transmission aerial audits.
• Assess property and prescribe VM work per guidelines.
• Discuss VM practices with customers and document visits.
• Respond to storm events outside normal hours.
• Support special VM projects as assigned.
• Manage VM Storm Desk with I-Dispatch, Smart Grid reports, emails.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in forestry, horticulture, or related field

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking Consulting Utility Arborists to support vegetation management projects in the DFW area. You will assess trees, inspect lines, and coordinate with property owners to ensure VM compliance while working outdoors in varied weather.

Ideal candidates bring degrees in forestry or horticulture, ISA certification pathways, and the ability to respond to storms after hours. Atlas emphasizes safety, accountability, and career growth within a collaborative team.