Field Transmission Forester: Vegetation & Safety

Utilities Service, LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, 0%

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Transmission Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will patrol energy corridors, assess tree risks, and coordinate with landowners to plan safe, compliant pruning and clearance work on utility right-of-ways.

Ideal candidates have forestry or natural resources background, strong communication, GIS experience, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.

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

Outdoor field work

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

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 Transmission Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will patrol energy corridors, assess tree risks, and coordinate with landowners to plan safe, compliant pruning and clearance work on utility right-of-ways.

Ideal candidates have forestry or natural resources background, strong communication, GIS experience, and the ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather.