Outdoor Transmission Forester - UVM & Safety Lead

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company vehicle

Full benefits day 1

401K & life insurance

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Boot & clothing program

Training & certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Transmission Utility Forester to support Dominion Energy in Virginia. This field role requires outdoor work, independent initiative, and a strong focus on environmental compliance for land-clearing and linear construction.

You will oversee ROW clearing and engage with clients, landowners, and the public on vegetation management matters. The ideal candidate will have forestry education or direct UVM experience, plus travel up to 100% during the work

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry OR one year direct UVM experience.
• Solid, local tree identification skills.
• Ability to read maps.
• Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
• The ability to travel throughout the region up to 100% during the work week.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of ROW clearing operations.
• Conduct Danger Tree assessments and supervise removals.
• Ensure safe and reliable electric service delivery to the public.
• Act as the SME regarding utility vegetation management (UVM) for clients, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure tree crews follow safety and arboricultural practices.
• Address customer concerns related to vegetation in/near easements.
• Negotiate with customers for tree removal as prescribed.
• Perform QA/QC inspections on completed vegetation management work.
• Identify vegetative threats and develop mitigation action plans.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Tree identification

Map reading

Public interaction

Outdoor work

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Forestry

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Transmission Utility Forester to support Dominion Energy in Virginia. This field role requires outdoor work, independent initiative, and a strong focus on environmental compliance for land-clearing and linear construction.

You will oversee ROW clearing and engage with clients, landowners, and the public on vegetation management matters. The ideal candidate will have forestry education or direct UVM experience, plus travel up to 100% during the work