Field Forester – Utility Vegetation Management

ArborMetrics Solutions; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

8 Paid Holidays

401K after 3 months

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay

Performance incentives

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work in outdoor field environments, conducting patrols, vegetation management, and risk assessments along energy corridors. You will identify vegetation for pruning or removal, document findings, and liaise with landowners and agencies while following safety and ANSI guidelines.

The role requires a degree in forestry or related field, GIS/Microsoft skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience (education may be required dependent on client contract)
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Knowledge of tree identification
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Practical experience in electric utility level vegetation management work in the field.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree identification

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor/field work

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work in outdoor field environments, conducting patrols, vegetation management, and risk assessments along energy corridors. You will identify vegetation for pruning or removal, document findings, and liaise with landowners and agencies while following safety and ANSI guidelines.

The role requires a degree in forestry or related field, GIS/Microsoft skills, and a valid driver’s license.