ROW Planning Forester – Utility

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-provided life insurance

Short and Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Identity Theft Protection Plan

Pre-paid legal plan

Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity,

and Accident plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

7 paid holidays

40 hours of vacation time with accrual

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Washington state is seeking a Utility Forester Work Planner to organize vegetation management for electric rights-of-way. The role covers planning, scheduling, reporting, and project coordination with landowners and contractors.

The position requires identifying trees, using MS Office, and coordinating bid maps, work manifests, and public communications. A valid driver's license is required and ISA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Work experience in forestry-related fields preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to identify local trees and vegetation and their growth rates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.
• Assist with developing bid package maps and work manifests.
• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Mark work in the field where required.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Assist in the development of public relations materials.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specifications and requirements.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance with utility specifications.
• Assist in the management of contractors during storm restoration operations.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.
• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Discuss access obtainment, power interruption, work to be done, etc., with the customer or property owner.
• Discuss responsibility for apparent property damage, and repairs for minor damage, and refer controversial cases to the General Foreperson.

Skills

Tree identification

MS Office

Project planning

Vehicle operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forestry experience preferred

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Washington state is seeking a Utility Forester Work Planner to organize vegetation management for electric rights-of-way. The role covers planning, scheduling, reporting, and project coordination with landowners and contractors.

The position requires identifying trees, using MS Office, and coordinating bid maps, work manifests, and public communications. A valid driver's license is required and ISA certification is preferred.