Field Forester – Utility Vegetation Management

Utilities Service, LLC; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with a fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

8 Paid Holidays

401K programs

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay cycle

Training and certifications support

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. You will organize records, patrol sites, and evaluate vegetation with attention to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a forestry-related degree or equivalent field experience, GIS/IT skills, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to various work sites and collaboration with landowners are essential aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Degree in forestry/natural resources or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of tree identification and GIS/IT tools.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to work alone outdoors in varying terrain.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol prep: organize records and maps; review sites for habitats.
• Field patrol: identify vegetation for pruning/removal; assess tree risk.
• Landowner engagement: obtain permissions and communicate plans.
• Vegetation management & compliance: recommend strategies; audit work.
• Coordination & safety: follow safety protocols; report hazards.
• Additional duties: storm response and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Electric utility vegetation management

Field work outdoors

Safety conscious

GIS and tech tools

Education

Associate or bachelor's in forestry/natural resources

Related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. You will organize records, patrol sites, and evaluate vegetation with attention to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a forestry-related degree or equivalent field experience, GIS/IT skills, and a valid driver’s license. Travel to various work sites and collaboration with landowners are essential aspects of the role.