Field Utility Forester – Outdoor Vegetation Mgmt

Utilities Service, LLC; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, vacation accrual

Paid Holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join the vegetation management team. The role focuses on field patrols, risk assessments, and coordination with landowners and agencies to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include documenting patrol records, classifying vegetation needs, and applying ISA pruning techniques alongside client directives. A strong emphasis on safety and community relations per AMS standards is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management in the field.
• Degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

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 safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.

Skills

GIS software

MS Office

Strong communication

Independent work

Public engagement

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to join the vegetation management team. The role focuses on field patrols, risk assessments, and coordination with landowners and agencies to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include documenting patrol records, classifying vegetation needs, and applying ISA pruning techniques alongside client directives. A strong emphasis on safety and community relations per AMS standards is required.