Lead Utility Notification Technician

Atlas Field Services; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is hiring a field-focused supervisor to lead Notifiers, coordinate with foresters, and ensure safe, timely vegetation management communications.

The role requires outdoors work, regulatory awareness, and strong teamwork. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver’s license. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist certification is required or must be obtained within timeframe.
• Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License required or willingness to obtain within agreed timeframe.
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or utility industry preferred.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills for stakeholder interactions.
• Professional appearance and high standards of presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Notifiers, providing guidance, performance monitoring, and coaching.
• Serve as escalation point for complex stakeholder issues and disputes, resolving conflicts professionally.
• Train and onboard new Notifiers on procedures, safety protocols, tools, and compliance.
• Communicate with tree owners, land managers, and stakeholders to provide notifications and address concerns.
• Inform owners of scheduled vegetation management activities in advance.
• Collect, record, and track notification records accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with foresters, arborists, and team members as required.
• Participate in storm response and emergency vegetation management work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Initiative

Education

ISA Certified Arborist (cert)

Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License

Tools

Topographic maps

GPS navigation

Handheld computer

Smartphone apps

Job description

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Job Type

Full Time

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Who You Are

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you are equipped with the skills necessary to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Notifiers, providing guidance, performance monitoring, and coaching
• Serve as the first point of escalation for complex or sensitive stakeholder issues, disputes, or difficult notifications, resolving conflicts professionally
• Train and onboard new Notifiers on procedures, safety protocols, communication standards, technology tools, and regulatory compliance
• Communicate directly with tree owners, land managers, and other stakeholders to provide notifications and address concerns
• Inform tree owners in advance of scheduled vegetation management activities
• Collect, record, and track notification records accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate with foresters, arborists, and other team members as required
• Participate in storm response and emergency vegetation management work as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Desired: Current certification as a Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and a current Texas Pesticide Applicator’s License, or ability and willingness to obtain both within an agreed-upon timeframe
• Experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, utility industry, or similar education/experience
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to confidently represent clients and interact professionally with stakeholders
• Maintains a positive attitude, neat and professional appearance, and high standards of personal presentation
• Demonstrates initiative, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and finds the most efficient and effective ways to complete tasks
• Ability to work safely, productively, and independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working alone outdoors in variable weather conditions, challenging terrain, and remote locations while prioritizing safety
• Willingness and availability to work overtime and extended hours as needed
• Proficient with technology, including basic computer skills and smartphone applications
• Proficient in reading and interpreting maps, including topographic and GPS-based navigation
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Capable of safely operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough, unpaved, or off-road terrain

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, and work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Work alone in an outdoor field environment; extensive vehicle operation and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• Walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties
• Carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.)
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles
• Verbally communicate to exchange information with public
• See and hear in normal range with or without correction
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. This role will require a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires active participation in safety briefings and may deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Who are we?

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progress is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation of our success with clients and within our team.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer