Field Forester — Growth, Safety & Impact

Atlas Field Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Truck or all-terrain vehicle

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia team as a full-time employee. The role covers statewide availability and involves outdoor field work, vegetation management, and interaction with landowners. We emphasize safety, growth, and accountability while supporting career development.

Ideal candidates have forestry credentials, utility experience, and a proactive attitude. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and retirement options, as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an inventory arborist, design arborist, or quality arborist.
• Minimum 1 year of utility line clearance or utility work planning experience.
• Fully qualified to relieve a client's arborist.
• Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
• Ability to learn GPS and GIS-based systems.
• Customer services experience required.
• Basic tree identification skills.
• Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• High utilization of client systems and applications.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects assigned by the utility.

Skills

Customer Services

GPS Knowledge

GIS Knowledge

Field Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

GPS

GIS

WMS

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia team as a full-time employee. The role covers statewide availability and involves outdoor field work, vegetation management, and interaction with landowners. We emphasize safety, growth, and accountability while supporting career development.

Ideal candidates have forestry credentials, utility experience, and a proactive attitude. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health and retirement options, as