Field Utility Arborist – Distribution & ROW

Hirebridge

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is actively scouting for Utility Arborists - Distribution to join our team as full-time employees in Athens and Atlanta, GA. This role focuses on vegetation management and utility projects in the client’s service area.

You will inspect rights-of-way, assist with bid packages, research easements, and coordinate with landowners while adhering to safety and field procedures. A degree in forestry and ISA certification are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related field required.
ISA Certified Arborist or Natural Sciences BS Degree.
At least 3 years’ experience as an inventory arborist (work planner), design arborist, or quality arborist.
A minimum of 1 year of utility line clearance experience or utility work planning experience.
Fully qualified to relieve a client's arborist.
Proficient in OM and CM work processes and WMS processes.
Ability to easily learn applicable computer systems with basic understanding of GPS and/or GIS-based systems.
Customer Services experience is required.
Basic tree identification skills.
Basic knowledge of electric utility systems.
Basic knowledge of regional tree species, their growth rates, structural characteristics, and failure characteristics.

Responsibilities

Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
High utilization of client systems and applications.
Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
Research easement 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 specification and requirements.
Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
Provide support and assistance on special projects assigned by the utility.