Lead Utility Vegetation QC & Arborist

Atlas Field Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Service in Louisiana is seeking a Quality Control/QA professional to audit vegetation management work and inspect overhead lines, ensuring compliance with client specs, safety regulations, and industry standards.

The role requires ISA certification, tree risk assessment skills, outdoor work, strong communication, and the ability to document findings and collaborate with clients, contractors, and landowners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of specialized professional experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Utility Vegetation Management (UVM), forestry, utility arboriculture, electric utility vegetation projects, pre-inspections, tree risk assessment, or closely related fields.
• 3+ years of equivalent experience in lieu of an Associates degree.
• ISA Certified Arborist certification required.
• Preferred: TRAQ, Utility Specialist, and BCMA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control audits of pre-inspection, tree-trimming, and vegetation management work to ensure client specifications and safety standards.
• Perform inspections of overhead power lines and rights-of-way to verify clearance and mitigate non-compliant conditions.
• Identify dead or hazardous trees and recommend proper mitigation actions.
• Inspect trees for hazard potential using TRAQ methodologies.
• Document findings and maintain records for client vegetation management programs.
• Audit Work Planner performance for adherence to specs, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, landowners, and stakeholders to communicate results and address concerns.
• Support emergency and storm response operations following safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spreadsheets

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or related

Tools

GPS/navigation

Data collection apps

Smartphone/tablet usage

Job description

Atlas Field Service in Louisiana is seeking a Quality Control/QA professional to audit vegetation management work and inspect overhead lines, ensuring compliance with client specs, safety regulations, and industry standards.

The role requires ISA certification, tree risk assessment skills, outdoor work, strong communication, and the ability to document findings and collaborate with clients, contractors, and landowners.