Field Forester: Outdoor Vegetation Planner & GIS

Atlas Field Services; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Forester to plan, schedule and audit vegetation management work across assigned programs in the Philadelphia area. The role requires outdoor field work with a company vehicle and close coordination with utility stakeholders to prioritize tasks and ensure safety and timely completion.

The candidate will use GIS/work management systems, conduct post-work audits, and monitor crews while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–7 years of relevant experience in vegetation management, vegetation planning, or utility field work.
• ISA Certification required for mid- to senior-level roles.
• TRAQ certification preferred for all roles.
• ISA Certification preferred for entry-level or junior roles (Must be eligible for certification within 1-2 years)

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assessments and develop trimming/removal plans.
• Collaborate with utility stakeholders on work prioritization.
• Update and maintain GIS/work management systems.
• Conduct post-work audits.
• Track discrepancies and noncompliance trends.
• Interface and monitor crews.
• Responsible for or participate in interruption investigations.

Skills

Field work

Planning & scheduling

Auditing

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

GIS/work management systems

Vehicle operation

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Forester to plan, schedule and audit vegetation management work across assigned programs in the Philadelphia area. The role requires outdoor field work with a company vehicle and close coordination with utility stakeholders to prioritize tasks and ensure safety and timely completion.

The candidate will use GIS/work management systems, conduct post-work audits, and monitor crews while maintaining compliance.