Field Forester & Utility Vegetation Specialist

Atlas Field Services; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive compensation

Truck or all-terrain vehicle

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia team as a full-time employee. The role focuses on vegetation management for utility rights-of-way and requires collaboration with landowners and contractors.

Responsibilities include inspecting rights-of-way, supporting bid packages, and ensuring safety and compliance across field operations. The ideal candidate has forestry credentials, utility experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in arborist roles related to inventory or design.
• At least 1 year of utility line clearance or work planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine maintenance activities.
• High utilization of client systems and applications.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easements and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark works in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specs.
• Assist in contractor management during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support on special utility projects.

Skills

Vegetation management

Customer service

Basic tree identification

GPS/GIS basics

Safety awareness

Ability to learn client systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field

ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree

Tools

GPS/GIS systems

OM/CM work processes

WMS processes

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to join our Georgia team as a full-time employee. The role focuses on vegetation management for utility rights-of-way and requires collaboration with landowners and contractors.

Responsibilities include inspecting rights-of-way, supporting bid packages, and ensuring safety and compliance across field operations. The ideal candidate has forestry credentials, utility experience, and strong communication skills.