Field Utility Forester & Work Planner

ArborMetrics Solutions; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Company vehicle with fuel card

Full-time benefits from day 1

401K after 3 months

Paid holidays/vacation

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Industry certifications training

Job summary

ArborMetrics seeks a Consulting Utility Forester/Work Planner to organize field patrols, assess vegetation along energy corridors, and engage landowners with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role involves technical tree assessments, GIS usage, and delivering professional customer service in varying outdoor environments. Requires relevant forestry education and strong communication skills.

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.

Skills

Safety mindset

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tree identification

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in forestry or natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics seeks a Consulting Utility Forester/Work Planner to organize field patrols, assess vegetation along energy corridors, and engage landowners with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role involves technical tree assessments, GIS usage, and delivering professional customer service in varying outdoor environments. Requires relevant forestry education and strong communication skills.