Independent Field Utility Forester

Utilities Service, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

8 Paid Holidays

401K and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive Program

Boot and Clothing Program

Industry certifications training

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will perform field patrols, assess tree health, identify vegetation for pruning or removal, and coordinate with landowners and agencies.

A degree in forestry or related field is preferred, and GIS, Microsoft Office, and mobile tools are expected. You will work primarily in outdoor environments, travel between sites, and support safety programs.

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.
• 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

• Pre-Patrol Preparation: organize records and maps; review work sites for habitats and vegetation.
• Field Patrol Duties: safely patrol energy corridors; classify work; conduct Tree Risk Assessments; apply pruning and clearance when needed.

Skills

Tree identification

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Ability to work alone outdoors

Education

Assoc. or bachelor’s degree in forestry/natural resources

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Consulting Utility Forester to join our vegetation management team. You will perform field patrols, assess tree health, identify vegetation for pruning or removal, and coordinate with landowners and agencies.

A degree in forestry or related field is preferred, and GIS, Microsoft Office, and mobile tools are expected. You will work primarily in outdoor environments, travel between sites, and support safety programs.