Field Utility Forester & Vegetation Specialist

Utilities Service, LLC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Paid Holidays

Vacation accrual

Disability insurance

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Boot program

Training support

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester/Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role emphasizes independence, safety, and community engagement in utility corridors and rights-of-way.

The position involves field patrols, records organization, stakeholder communication, GIS usage, and compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have forestry education, GIS familiarity, and a valid driver’s license; bi-lingual is a plus.

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 of tree identification and GIS software/technology.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain documentation.
• Field Patrol Duties: patrol energy corridors, identify vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection; conduct Tree Risk Assessments.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: identify property boundaries, communicate work plans, obtain permissions.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance: recommend sustainable strategies; audit contractor work; document findings.
• Coordination & Safety: coordinate non-routine work; follow safety protocols; operate vehicles.

Skills

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester/Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role emphasizes independence, safety, and community engagement in utility corridors and rights-of-way.

The position involves field patrols, records organization, stakeholder communication, GIS usage, and compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have forestry education, GIS familiarity, and a valid driver’s license; bi-lingual is a plus.