Field Forester — Outdoor Vegetation Management

Hirebridge; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401K

Company vehicle

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is actively seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia-wide team as a full-time employee. The role focuses on vegetation management for utility corridors, with responsibilities spanning field inspections, landowner meetings, and contractor coordination.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering competitive compensation, a company vehicle, and benefits. This position requires outdoor work and strong GIS/GPS skills in Georgia."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field is required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or related degree is required.
• 3+ years’ experience as inventory/design arborist or quality arborist.
• 1 year of utility line clearance or work planning experience required.
• Basic GPS and GIS-based systems proficiency.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation and maintenance needs.
• Utilize client systems and applications effectively.
• Assist with bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths and restrictions.
• Meet landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field as required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in developing public relations materials.
• Answer contractor questions about work specifications.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with specifications.
• Assist in contractor management during storm restoration operations.
• Support on special projects assigned by the utility.

Skills

Vegetation management

Stakeholder liaison

GIS basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

GPS software

WMS systems

Job description

Atlas Field Services is actively seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia-wide team as a full-time employee. The role focuses on vegetation management for utility corridors, with responsibilities spanning field inspections, landowner meetings, and contractor coordination.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering competitive compensation, a company vehicle, and benefits. This position requires outdoor work and strong GIS/GPS skills in Georgia."