Field Utility Forester - Vehicle, Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

8 Paid Holidays

401K

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay

Performance incentives

Referral bonus

Boot and clothing program

Industry training/certs

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. The role focuses on field patrols, pruning decisions, and compliance with client standards while maintaining safety and professional customer interactions.

The ideal candidate has experience in utility vegetation work, forestry education or equivalent, and strong GIS and communication skills. Travel to various sites is required, with emphasis on safe, independent work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility vegetation management is preferred.
• Degree in forestry or natural resources or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of tree identification and GIS software helpful.
• Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must be able to work alone outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: organize records and maps; review sites for endangered species and habitats.
• Field Patrol: identify vegetation for pruning/removal per client standards; perform pruning using ISA techniques.
• Landowner & Stakeholder Engagement: communicate work plans; obtain permissions; provide professional customer service.
• Vegetation Management & Compliance: recommend sustainable strategies; audit contractor work; document outages.

Skills

Tree identification

GIS software

Interpersonal communication

Independent outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry or natural resources, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Contract Forester/Utility Forester to support vegetation management for energy corridors. The role focuses on field patrols, pruning decisions, and compliance with client standards while maintaining safety and professional customer interactions.

The ideal candidate has experience in utility vegetation work, forestry education or equivalent, and strong GIS and communication skills. Travel to various sites is required, with emphasis on safe, independent work outdoors.