Field Forester – Vegetation & Utility Rights-of-Way

Atlas Field Services; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Truck or ATV

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to support vegetation management across Georgia. This full-time field role requires hands-on outdoor work, collaborating with landowners and utilities to inspect rights-of-way and plan maintenance.

The ideal candidate holds a Forestry degree, is ISA certified or equivalent, and has 3+ years as an arborist or planner, including utility line clearance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
• ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences degree.
• 3+ years as inventory/design/quality arborist; 1 year utility line clearance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions.
• Develop bid package maps and work manifests.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation work.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with specs.
• Assist in management of contractors during storm restoration.
• Provide support on special utility projects.

Skills

Outdoor work

Customer service

Tree identification

GPS basics

Education

Bachelor's in Forestry

ISA Arborist certification

Tools

WMS knowledge

GPS/GIS basics

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a Contract Forester to support vegetation management across Georgia. This full-time field role requires hands-on outdoor work, collaborating with landowners and utilities to inspect rights-of-way and plan maintenance.

The ideal candidate holds a Forestry degree, is ISA certified or equivalent, and has 3+ years as an arborist or planner, including utility line clearance experience.