Field Forester: Independent Outdoor Vegetation Management

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle use

Medical and dental benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Performance incentive program

Training and certification support

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. This role emphasizes field work, safety, and collaboration with property owners and agencies to ensure compliant vegetation control and risk assessment.

The candidate will conduct patrols, assessments, and coordination with stakeholders while applying ISA pruning techniques and ANSI clearance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources (or equivalent work experience).
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Ability to use GIS software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Organize records and maps for patrol circuits and maintain documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, habitats, and vegetation conflicts.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot and identify vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection.
• Classify work according to field conditions and ANSI/ISA standards.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions per client directives.

Skills

Vegetation management

Crew supervision

Outdoor field work

Education

Forestry / Natural Resources degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. This role emphasizes field work, safety, and collaboration with property owners and agencies to ensure compliant vegetation control and risk assessment.

The candidate will conduct patrols, assessments, and coordination with stakeholders while applying ISA pruning techniques and ANSI clearance standards.